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Auction House:
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A large sterling silver table cigar box, plain design, cedar lining, the hinged cover with presentation engraving 'To Hugh Ward from Nellie Melba, 1914', Hardy Brothers, Birmingham, 1912. 21 x 12.5 x 5 cm ***
*** An early 17th century sterling silver tobacco box, oval, the hinged lid engraved with Charles I Coronation, otherwise plain. The base prick work with 'IH 1625'. By John Jons, Exeter c. 1570. 8.5 x 7.5 cm. Weight 156 grams. ***
*** A 14ct gold cigarette case, ribbed, with chamfered sides. 10.9 x 7.7 cm. Weight 207g ***
*** A 14ct gold cigarette case, engine-turned. 10.4 x 7.9 cm. Weight (all in) 175g ***
*** A 9ct yellow gold snuff box. Weight: 81.8g ***
*** A superb gold cigarette case, machine turned detail; Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham, 1927; 9ct yellow gold. Weight 108.2g. ***
*** A sterling silver enamel decorated cigarette case, gilt interior, hallmarked English import marks, Stockwell & Co, London 1921. 10 x 8 x 1.2 cm. Weight 226g. ***
*** A 9ct gold cigarette case, engine-turned, facsimile engraved initials and date; Hardy Bros. Wt (all in) 99.4g ***
*** A gold cigarette case, plain rectangular, with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, monogrammed and with an engraved dedication to the interior, Hungarian marks for 14ct gold. Wt (all in) 56.6g ***
*** An Edwardian sterling silver standish inkwell, with pierced gallery later ink pots, glass body and brass lid. William Neale, Chester 1906. Weight 561 grams. ***
*** A European silver-mounted hardstone snuff-box, rectangular, with canted corners, the hinged cover inset with an oval micro-mosaic cameo of the Pantheon. Width 8.3 cm. (damaged) ***
*** A Montegrappa 'Eternal bird' limited edition fountain pen, marbled red resin, sterling silver overlay depicting the phoenix 'Feng Huang', ruby eyes. Piston-filler. Medium 18ct two-tone gold nib. Outer box, display box, papers. ***
*** A Victorian English carved ivory chess and backgammon set, in leather bound box resembling a two volumes of 'The history of England'. 42 x 42 cm (45 x 51 cm) ***
*** A cribbage board in the form of a walrus tusk, applied with four walrus and two seals, together with three scoring pegs. Length 50 cm ***
*** A Scottish George III patent musical games box, Ann young of Edinburgh, circa 1801, with ivory pieces. Mahogany with ebony stringing. Incomplete. ***
*** A late-Victorian silver novelty cigar cutter with twin-cut sprung mechanism, match cup and striker, engraved crest and motto 'Premium Virtutis Honos' ('the Reward of Virtue is Esteem'); on marble plinth; Sampson Mordan, London 1897. ***
*** An early Victorian silver snuff box, shaped rectangular outline with horizontal wavy engine turned bands, monogrammed cartouche, foliate scroll thumb-piece; Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1845. Weight 91.4g. ***
*** A Visconti 'Ripple' fountain pen, mother-of-pearl resin, sapphire blue sterling silver overlay, 18ct gold nib. Comes with original outer box, presentation box, manual and Visconti bottle of fountain pen ink. ***
*** A sterling silver standish, well decorated with foliate openwork, raised on scroll feet, including two ink bottles, one lid hinged detached, C. S. Harris & Sons Ltd, London 1904. Weight base 731g. Length base 26 cm. ***
*** A Victorian enamel and silver match case depicting Meldrew on 'Speed', Sml, Birmingham 1899, name engraved verso. 50 x 37 mm ***
*** A Montegrappa 'Oriental Zodiac' monkey silver fountain pen, inspired by the twelve Chinese horoscope signs, decorated with die cast overlays, handmade, limited edition, 18ct gold nib and ebonite feeder. Comes with original outer box, lacquered box and… ***
*** A satinwood and ebony travelling chess set comprising chessmen, folding board and mahogany box, the slide-action cover with ivory cartouche ***
*** A Hungarian silver cigarette case with textured finish, engraved and set with rubies and diamonds in a flower and stem motif ***
*** A sterling silver frame, monogrammed 'HH', William Farmer & Co. 30 Hunter St. Sydney. Height 36 cm. Circa 1900. ***
*** A George III snuff box, the tiger cowrie shell set in sterling silver, the lid well embossed with lion and foliate design. Length 9.5 cm. Probably Scottish circa 1750. ***
*** A Montegrappa 'Euro 2002' limited edition 1500 fountain pen, celebrating the first shared European currency in centuries, pen features a map of Europe and the symbol of the Euro currency. Sterling silver overlay, blue celluloid. Medium 18ct two-tone gold… ***
*** A Victorian silver snuff box, shaped oval with an engraved coastal landscape within a foliate scroll and lattice border; presentation engraved under 'Mr a young, Blaydon Main Colliery, 1858'; Edward Smith, Birmingham 1845. Width 8 cm ***
*** An Indo-Persian travelling candlestick, with integral inkwell and pen rest. Steel with silver and gold Koftgari inlay. Height 21.5 cm ***
*** A boxed pair of ivory winding clamps, circa 1830. ***
*** An Art Nouveau silver photograph frame with an alluringly draped maiden amongst foliage; oak backed, Birmingham 1910. ***
*** A Victorian tantalus, fitted with three crystal decanters of square block pattern, two doors opening on compartments with three port glasses, and a drawer opening on a cribbage game, in an oak case. The case metal mounted, marked 'Levfa' on lock, with key… ***
*** A Montegrappa 'classical Greece' fountain pen, limited edition, design reflecting the Olympic torch, tapered lines of Greek columns, turquoise celluloid barrel, sterling silver cap, miniature map of ancient Peloponnese hand-drawn kiln-fired enamels, 18ct… ***
*** A Mont Blanc fountain pen, 'Boheme' model, retractable 14ct white gold nib with haematite set on lid. Length 11 cm. ***
*** A 19th century South African silver snuff box, rectangular, with a circular engraved cartouche within a leaf border; Laurence Twentyman c.1830. 6 x 4.5 cm ***
*** An antique rolled gold seal, glass seal depicting the Greek goddess Laetitia. ***
*** An antique gold cased seal, beaded casing, impressive English seal. ***
*** A Cartier 'Baignoire' desk clock, lapis lazuli like lacquered, with gilt finish, oval shaped, with Roman numerals, Swiss movement, numbered 750935266, with Cartier certificate. Height 9 cm. ***
*** A late 19th century games compendium, by Franz Heiss & Sonne, Wien, four card deck lidded compartments and six filling sections and die station. Bound with brass mount representing floral bouquets. 10 x 34 x 20.5 cm ***
*** An Australian 9ct gold book-match case, engine-turned; engraved dedication to the interior; Hardy Bros, c.1932. 5.8 x 4.4 cm. Weight: approx 26.3g ***
*** A Visconti 'opera Elements gold point' limited edition fountain pen, Squaring the circle collection, squared with rounded corners, translucent amber/gold and white acryloid, 18ct nib. Original presentation box. ***
*** An enamel and silver table photograph frame in neo-classical style; ribbon bow and garland crest set with small cabochon garnets on a translucent red enamel ground; rosewood backing with scrollwork silver support. Height 12.5 cm. ***
*** A carved tobacco tamper, Victoria and Albert medallion to lid. Height 10 cm ***
*** A Visconti 'Divina' black collection fountain pen (oversized), black Lucite body and cap, sterling silver twisted lines, 14ct white gold nib. Original outer and presentation box. ***
*** An Edwardian mahogany sewing cabinet with fold-out top, work compartment and a drawer; on slender legs. Width 39 cm ***
*** A pair of Edwardian sweet meat bowls, with hexagonal pierced panels. Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1904. Length 18.5 cm. Weight 415 grams. ***
*** A carved ivory chess game, red and ivory chess pieces, no board ***
*** A nineteenth century bronze desk standish, with two ink wells and filigree border. 23.6 x 13 cm ***
*** A large silver table cigar box, the hinged cover with engraved initials, A & J Zimmerman, Birmingham 1911. Width 15.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese Shakudo match case with bamboo decoration; signed. 47 x 34 mm ***
*** A sterling silver cigarette box, rectangular shaped with cedar lining interior, hallmarked faint. 16.5 x 20.5 x 7.5 cm. ***
*** A wooden Inkstand with gilded features and a porcelain painted inkwell ***
*** An antique Dutch silver snuff box, of unusual shape, with central shield, circa 1844. Weight 21.6 grams. ***
*** A 'Les Must de Cartier' gold plated ball point pen, Serial # 082715, marked: "Cartier Paris / Pat / plaque or G / made in France," in original box and with documentation. ***
*** A cast iron and brass butler smoking stand. Height 83 cm ***
*** A Victorian silver table snuff box, oblong, engine-turned and with vacant cartouche; Robert Thornton, Birmingham 1876. Width 9.5 cm. Weight approx 180g. ***
*** A George III silver navette snuff box with flush-hinged cover, engraved with wrigglework and with monogrammed cartouche, Peter, Anne & William Bateman, London 1804. Length 92 mm ***
*** A Japanese enamel match case, foliate relief decoration ***
*** A collection of picture frames, all silver on velvet, including Carrs. (7) ***
*** An Edwardian oak tantalus, with silver plated fittings, the three bottles well cut and each with label; the first 'Brandy', C. J. Vander, Sheffield, 1962; the second 'Gin', unmarked; the third 'Vodka'marked sterling silver. Length 37 cm, with key. ***
*** A late Victorian silver ink stand, rectangular, pierced border on footed stand with two cut glass inkwells; William Devenport, Birmingham, 1900. Length 17.5 cm. Width 9 cm. ***
*** A Victorian silver match case/cigar Cutter, a double-hinged rectangular box with chased scrolls and applied initial-engraved shield cartouche; the side engraved John R. Jones; Chester 1885. Length 5 cm. ***
*** An Asian silver cocktail set comprising shaker and six cups; chased foliate bands. shaker height 23 cm. Total weight 540g. ***
*** An Edward VII silver cigarette box, plain form, wooden inlay; Williams Ltd, Birmingham, 1906. Dimensions: 21 x 13 x 5.5 cm. Weight 985g. ***
*** A silver match case, 'Fishermen in a Boat'; marked 'Sterling'. 63 x 40 mm ***
*** A George IV silver snuff box, plain rectangular with presentaion inscription 'Mr Robert Jaffrey, Builder, Bridgeton 1829'; Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1829. Width 8 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian silver plated tantalus, with three cut crystal decanters. Dim, 31 x 33 x 14 cm. ***
*** An amethyst and 9ct gold swivel seal; Birmingham hallmark. ***
*** A late-Victorian silver letter opener/with propelling pencil; Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1898. Length 18 cm. (fitted case) ***
*** An Australian 9ct gold cylinder match case; Prouds. Height 3.5 cm ***
*** A George III silver snuff box, rectangular, curved for the pocket, engraved with flower and leaf and with initialled cartouche; Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1809. Length 6.5 cm ***
*** A silver cigar box with cedar lining; Eb, London, 1938. ***
*** A gold-cased mechanical pencil; Sampson Mordan & Co. retailed by Webster, Piccadilly ***
*** An Edwardian silver match case with applied bulldog, Birmingham 1909. 47 x 35 mm ***
*** A Victorian rose wood tantalus, three bottles, with paua shell inlay. Height 21 cm ***
*** An Australian made Parker fountain pen, sterling silver cap and barrel, 14 carat yellow American gold nib. In original box ***
*** A George III silver snuff box, rectangular, dot and lattice engraved and with initials within a foliate wreath; with suspension ring; W.E., London 1818. Width 3.8 cm. ***
*** A gold seal, set with quartz, 18ct yellow gold. Weight 6.6g ***
*** Ten 19th century bone lace Bobbins, with original beads, together with two finely carved wooden lace bobbins. One with inscription, 'I long to Wed the Lad I Love'. Circa 1850-1880. Length 11-14 cm (12). ***
*** A group of 19th century sewing tools, including a miniature carved bone lace tape measure, needle wheels, pin cushions, carved boxes. ***
*** An Edwardian silver cigar case engraved with leaf scrolls and with monogrammed cartouche, L.B & Co., Birmingham, 1902. Wt 185g ***
*** A Georgian sterling silver inkwell, of square shape, with original glass, O.Ltd, Birmingham 1928. Width 10.9 cm. Weight 539g. The lid not in line. ***
*** A rare gold Masonic medal, on ribbon, 9ct gold. Total weight (all in) 27.1g. ***
*** A silver four-fold travelling photograph frame, engine-turned. Height 4.4 cm ***
*** An enamel and silver cigarette case, the hinged cover with translucent blue enamel sunburst and chamfered border; Albert Carter, Birmingham 1920. ***
*** A picture frame, sterling silver and wood. Green & Cadbury Ltd Birmingham 1942. Height 16 cm. ***
*** A vintage Parker pen set, comprising a pencil and a fountain pen with gold nib, in original box. ***
*** An early 20th century sterling silver cigar box, by Francis Higgins, London, 1898. Small dents and scratches due to age and usage. 6 x 14 x 10 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian framed monochrome family group photograph by Rubens & Co., George Street, Bathurst; on oak frame. ***
*** A Victorian silver table cigarette box, plain rectangular; boxwood lined; London 1894. Width 20.5 cm ***
*** A Typewriter Polyglot. Mark Hammond. No. 12. New York . 1905, with wooden base ***
*** A sterling silver and ivory portable inkwell, sterling silver body, and ivory curved handle, the lid with acorn finish. Unmarked. Probably Victorian. ***
*** An Art Deco 'Alfred Dunhill' cigarette telescopic holder, tortoise shell mounted in 9ct rose gold. ***
*** A Hermes fine porcelain cigar ashtray, parcel gilt with polychrome floral and bird decoration. Length 19 cm. ***
*** A carved ivory winding clamp. ***
*** A late-Victorian silver match case, engraved with leaf scrolls and with applied rabbit (alert, alarmed) cameo; J.M.Banks, Chester 1900. ***
*** A mid 19th century cast iron wool winder, on stand. ***