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Recreations & Pursuits — Aalders Auctions

$8,845
George III 18ct yellow gold snuff box, hallmarked London, 1811,…
$5,520
Fine Russian gold and silver cigarette / vesta case, marked 88…
$4,800
Russian Faberge silver cigarette case, stamped each side K…
$4,680
Jacques of London Staunton chess set, in natural and stained…
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*** 19th century Russian cast iron figural inkwell, marked with Kasli foundry and double headed eagle to base, depicting a peasant seated eating bread while seated on a log, the trunk of the tree acting as inkwell and branch and pen rest, a/f, length 20 cm ***
*** George IV Scottish sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked Glasgow, 1824, J.M, of plain rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with inscription 'Presented to//Mr. David Smith//by a few friends,' with gilt interior, total weight 49gm, 5.5 cm x 3.5 cm.… ***
*** Silver tobacco box, of rectangular form, with all over engine turned decoration, the hinged cover with central rectangular panel, a/f, weighted, 3.5 x 12 x 9 cm ***
*** Georgian decanter and stopper, with a star cut saucer shaped stopper, above a triple ring neck, above a mallet shaped body engraved with stylised foliage and initials W. M, above a lower facetted body, height 26 cm ***
*** Silver plate travelling cocktail set, comprising three glass spirit bottles, cups and juicer, height 27 cm ***
*** Austro-Hungarian silver and enamel cigarette case, of shaped rectangular form, with opaque and blue guilloche enamel lid, opening to gilt interior, total weight 128gms, a/f, 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm ***
*** French Empire style marble & brass inkwell, with central brass twin handled cup set between decorative gallery scrolling and dual inkwells with domed covers and finial, with inscription '30 Juin 1911' set above pen rest, the whole resting on rectangular… ***
*** Art Deco marble desk stand, with elephant and geometric inkwell set upon a black and white marble base, 26 x 13 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver twin cigar case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1908, W.A (William Aitken), with open cartouche surrounded by engraved acanthus scroll, with gilt interior, total weight 75gm, length 13 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver circular photo frame, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1908, J. Gloster, diameter 8 cm. Provenance: Estate of Kevin James rice, OAM ***
*** American sterling silver cigarette box and cover, by Gorham & Co, made for the Addressograph and Multigraph Corporation who developed a highly effective duplication machine, of rectangular form, with reeded sides and wooden interior, total weight 286gm,… ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1812, I.C, of rectangular curved form, with reeded bands to body and inset cover, opening to gilded interior, total weight 38gm, 6.5 cm x 3.8 cm ***
*** 19th century English porcelain stand and inkwell, painted with reserves of summer flowers, in tones of purple, yellow, red and green, surrounded by a green ground accented in gilt with scroll surrounds (2) ***
*** French silver cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, with a fluted surface, with gilt interior, total weight 192gm, length 12 cm ***
*** Victorian banded agate snuff box, oval snuff box with hinged cover, gilt brass engine turned sides and banded agate panels to lid and base, length 5.3 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1809, Jw (Joseph Willmore), of rounded oblong form, with a hinged cover decorated with bright cut snaking design against a cross hatched ground, with 'Jw' engraved monogram within laurel to center,… ***
*** Two Japanese inlaid whist Counters, both of rectangular form with gilt hand painted face of of flower and bird with foliage, with ivory counters with mother of pearl and stone set insects, a/f, length 9 cm (2) ***
*** Hardy Bros. Silver plate three bottle tantalus, the silver plate frame encasing three matching cut crystal decanters and stoppers, with sing handle, height 31 cm and width 28 cm ***
*** Large Australian sterling silver cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, by Hardy Bros, with fine engine turned decoration, with gold monogram, total weight 206gm, 12.5 cm x 9 cm ***
*** 19th century ivory letter seal, with carved and beaded ivory handle, above seal with monogram, height 7.5 cm ***
*** Chinese export ivory Winding clamps, together with a large Chinese ivory winding clamp,c.1860, with carved decoration to the body, (3) ***
*** Four 19th century ivory and bone sewing implements including pin cushion clamp, pin cushion wheelbarrow, umbrella needle case and double ended emery, (4) ***
*** Chinese sterling silver cigarette case, marked sterling, of rectangular form, the front with repousse decoration of Shanghai with early 20th century motors and architecture, engraved 'A small token of gratitude for a kind deed' verso, with gilt wash… ***
*** 19th century English brass snuff box, of cylindrical form, the cover moulded in relief with a bust of William Pitt, surrounded by raised text 'William Pitt', the sides with key-fret decoration, height 2.5 cm and diameter 5.5 cm ***
*** Victorian shagreen and gilded brass cheroot case, by Leuchars, 38 Piccadilly, London, of rectangular form, of handsome proportions set with shagreen panels to each side, opening to a fitted silk interior, stamped to interior, 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm ***
*** Georgian gilt metal and agate snuff box, c.1780, of organic form, set with two moss agate inserts, with rococo decoration, 6 cm x 4.5 cm x 3 cm ***
*** 19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box, marked 84, assayer Nikolay Dubrovin, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with three soldiers on horseback, with c-scroll border, with mirror to underside, with architectural scene to the base,… ***
*** Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarks rubbed, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, the whole decorated with engraved scrolling foliate motif, the cover with shaped cartouche with initials, total weight 75gm, 2 x 7 x 4 cm ***
*** Late 19th century Dutch silver snuff box and spoon with pseudo marks, W. Moering and London import marks 1898, of shaped oval form, chased with a portrait of a lady facing to the right, surrounded by floral and ribbonned decoration, with gilt interior… ***
*** Australian sterling silver cigarette case, marked E.H.Stg.Silver, of rectangular form, with engine turned decoration and plain rectangular reserve, with gilt interior, total weight 184gm, 13.5 x 8.5 cm ***
*** Early 20th century Swedish silver snuff box, marked 1905, Kristianstadt, B.Erlandsson, of elliptical form, the hinged cover engraved with Swedish inscription and acanthus, with gilt interior, total weight 74gm, length 8.3 cm. Provenance: collection of the… ***
*** 18th/19th century Dutch silver needle case, of tapered form, decorated with repeating panels depicting figures and flowers, total weight 20gm, length 9.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008 ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver cased thumb notebook, hallmarked Birmingham, 1902, L.E (Lawrence Emanuel), the rectangular silver case embossed with c-scroll, acanthus and floral motifs, with chains and finger ring, containing original leather bound thumb… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver tobacco box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1900, L&S, of plain rectangular form, with a hinged domed cover inscribed 'Sydney//30.10.09', with cedar lined interior, weighted, 4.5 x 15.5 x 8 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver cigar case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1911, P&S(?), of rectangular form set with four cigar spaces, with gilt interior, total weight 107gm, length 13 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1902, S& B (rubbed), of rectangular form, decorated with enamel shied with three rampant lions, total weight 19gm, 4.2 cm x 3.1 cm ***
*** 19th century English sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarks rubbed, of rectangular form, set with a agate cabochon, surrounded by reeded body, 5.7 cm x 3.8 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver combination sovereign and vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1898, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) shepherd), of elliptical form with presentation inscription reading 'Pres To// J… ***
*** English sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1947, Drh (Dudley Russell Howitt), of slender rectangular form, with engine turned cover with engraved monogram Hk, total weight 186gm, length 12.5 cm ***
*** 19th century ivory skull pipe, the skull carved in ivory, with wooden pipe, length 15 cm ***
*** 19th century French snuff box and cover, of oval form, set with tortoise shell cover and base, engraved with basket of flowers accented in gilt, with silver surrounds, length 7 cm ***
*** Thomason Dowler corkscrew, with turned wooden handle, set with label ***
*** English sterling silver ink well, hallmarked Sheffield, date marked rubbed however c.1930's, W&H (Walker & Hall), the hinged inkstand cover decorated with engine turned linear design, set above a wide tapering foot, total weight 215gm, height 5 width 12… ***
*** Victorian rolled gold spinner fob, set with inset agate and clear stone, with greyhound intaglio, drop 3 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver photo frame, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, S.M.L. (Samuel M Levi) in Art Nouveau taste, height 31 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1893, Wn (William Neale & Son), of conventional rounded rectangular form, with engine turned decoration surrounding a central circular reserve with monogram, inset striker to base, total weight… ***
*** George V sterling silver cigarette table box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1919, H.A, of rectangular form, length 18 cm ***
*** Sterling silver Masonic Templar star medallion, hallmarked Birmingham, 1930, R.S (Spencer and Co.), decorated with white enamel, set below a black ribbon and floral adorned top bar, total height 8.5 cm, medallion width 4 cm, in original case ***
*** Mont Blanc Meisterstuck fountain pen, no.146, with 14ct gold nib, with original box ***
*** Japanese Closionne & enamel cigarette case, c.1920's, of rounded rectangular form with a hinged cover, decorated front and back plus internally in a one thousand flowers design using polychrome enamels, 8 cm x 9 cm ***
*** Victorian 9ct gold spinner, set with engraved panel of bloodstone and cornelian to the other side, on twist support, height 2.7 cm ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1905, H.W.Ld (Henry Williamson Ltd), of rounded rectangular form and decorated with impressed alligator skin design, with gilt wash interior and spring button clasp, total weight 47gm, 8 cm… ***
*** English sterling silver photo frame, hallmarked London, 1995, WS&P, of rectangular form with a beaded edge, 22.5 cm x 18 cm ***
*** Wonderful burr walnut veneer cigar case, of handsome proportions, with hinged inset cover and thumb piece, 11 cm x 8.3 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked, London, 1787, T.P//E.R (Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, of oval form, with engraved mongram to cover and gilt interior, total weight 28.9gm, length 4.5 cm ***
*** 19th century Meerschaum pipe, carved in the form of a woman wearing a hat with feathers, length 19 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1895, Db, with another set of hallmarks, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, embossed continuously with c-scroll, acanthus and foliage, total weight 41gm, 2.5 x 5 x 4 cm ***
*** Early 19th century French gilt silver snuff box and cover, of pillow form, decorated with engraved floral panels with inset cover, opening to gilded interior, total weight 70gm, 8 x 5 cm ***
*** 20th century novelty games compendium, in the form of an Art Deco leather 'Bridge' chair, with cards, ashtrays and scoring pads, in the arms, seat and chair back, 20 cm x 20 cm x 16 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 468j ***
*** George VI sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1942, Mappin & Webb, of plain rectangular form with engraved monogram, with gilt interior, total weight 206gm, 13 x 8.5 cm ***
*** Large 19th century Dutch silver seal, marked, of tapered form, embossed with scenes of figures in country life, surrounded by acanthus borders, with intaglio armorial, weighted, length 15.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney… ***
*** George III sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1805, I.S (John Shaw), of rectangular pillow form, with central engraved initials, surrounded by lattice and flower work, total weight 27gm, 4.8 cm x 3 cm. Provenance: collection of… ***
*** Heavy glass and sterling silver inkwell, with silver mount, above a swirled spherical body, height 6.5 cm ***
*** Early leather bound photograph album with gilt and tooled leather case, comprising of a number of portraits done by Ballarat Studio ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty Tangram puzzle, of square form, the cover carved and pierced with figure seated under a tree, opening to puzzle pieces, 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent. ***
*** Austro-Hungarian silver & guilloche cigarette case of rectangular form with rounded edges, the hinged cover with yellow guilloche panel, the base with engine turned decoration, with gilt interior engraved 'Nelsson,' total weight 95gm, 9 cm x 5 cm ***
*** Elegant Victorian sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1834, J.W (Joseph Willmore), with vacant reserve, surrounded by engine turned surface and floral thumb piece above a spreading body, total weight 56gm, length 6.5 cm.… ***
*** George IV sterling silver snuff box and cover, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1827, I.T (Joseph Taylor), of rectangular form, with central vacant reserve, surrounded by reeded ground and floral thumb pieces, opening to gilt interior, total weight 49gm, 5.5 cm x… ***
*** Austro-Hungarian silver and enamel cigarette case, of rectangular form, decorated with geometric lines to the lid and floral and acanthus motifs to the body, together with a silver compact and trinket box (3) ***
*** Unusual Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1900, Ce&Fd Ltd (Constantine & Floyd Ltd), of circular form, with engine turned decoration to both sides, with central medallion to one side, total weight 21gm, length 5 cm ***
*** English sterling silver cigarette box, hallmarked Birmingham, 1949, Hardy Bros., of rectangular form, with engine turned cover with central plaque, with fitted interior, width 16.5 cm ***
*** English sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1946, Adie Brothers, of rectangular form with an unusual push hinged cover, with engine turned finish and applied copper central strip design, with engraved inscription to inner dated 1947,… ***
*** Yogya silver cigarette case, of handsome slender rectangular form, decorated with scrolled floral motifs, total weight 133gm, 12.5 cm x 8.5 cm ***
*** Georgian hand painted papier mache snuff box and cover, of rectangular form, painted with a scene of figures and hunting dogs, length 8.5 cm ***
*** 950 silver cigar case, hallmarked 950 silver to inner case, accommodating two cigars, with incised floral motifs to front and back and initials 'Np' to reserve, a/f (minor dents), length 15 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1899, J.M.B (John Millward Banks), of conventional rectangular form with side hinged top cover, the whole decorated with bright cut engraved foliate scroll work, surrounding a central circular… ***
*** Edwardian sterling silver snuff box, hallmarked London, 1903, P.W (Percy Whitehouse), of rounded oval form with a flat hinged cover bearing monogram, opening to reveal a gilt wash interior, total weight 58gm, 7.2 cm x 4.7 cm ***
*** Victorian sterling silver and crystal inkwell, the silver cover hallmarked London, 1841, set above a cut spherical shape body, height 10 cm ***
*** Novelty tailors tape measure, in the form of a bulldogs head, length 5 cm ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty carved needle case,c.1860 of cylindrical form, carved with central roundel, surrounded by a fine scene of figures within a landscape, length 16.5 cm ***
*** Pair of Georgian hobnail cut decanters, with stoppers, height 19.5 cm and 20 cm (2) ***
*** Australian Britannia silver photo frame, hallmarked, for the Bicentenary inscribed '1788-1988,' the frame decorated with kangaroo, gumnuts and flowers, 21 x 15.5 cm ***
*** Sterling silver vesta case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1911, decorated with acanthus motifs, on a silver chain marked 800, total weight 48gm ***
*** Early photo album of Australian, New Zealand and South American, leather bound ***
*** Elegant American sterling silver table cigarette box and cover, of rectangular form, with line decoration to the body, opening to fitted wooden interior, total weight 398gm, length 16.5 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1934, J.H.Williams, of rectangular form, with engraved map of India, total weight 149gm, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm ***
*** Austrian silver snuff box and cover, of rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with courting figures and musician in forest, total weight 125gm, 8 cm x 5 cm ***
*** 19th century carved bone chess set, 32 pieces, in plain rectangular wooden box, with sliding lid, length 13 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver tobacco box, hallmarked Chester, 1913, JD-WD within crest (John and William Deakin), of rectangular form with hinged cover featuring armorial crest, with timber interior, 5 cm x 13 cm x 9 cm ***
*** Victorian novelty bronze pin cushion, in the form of a startled cat, in black finish, a/f (cushion missing), length 9 cm ***
*** George V sterling silver table cigarette box and cover, hallmarked London, 1923, makers mark rubbed, of rectangular form engraved with double monogram, on a spreading foot, with wooden interior, total weight 451gm, length 17 cm ***
*** Pink glass decanter and stopper, of domed bottle form, with a diamond patterned surface, height 31 cm ***
*** Crystal ship's decanter, with large stopper, height 26.5 cm ***
*** Heavy sterling silver cigarette case, marked sterling 925 to inner lip, of rectangular form with a hinged cover, with light engine turned decoration, with push button clasp, total weight 195gm, 13 cm x 8.5 cm ***
*** Late Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta, case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1892, R.A.S, of rectangular for, decorated with enamel panel decorated with red Robin perched above young in snow, total weight 19gm, 4 cm x 2.7 cm ***
*** English sterling silver photo frame, hallmarked Sheffield, 1997, Ws&P, of rectangular form, height 31.5 cm ***