Antique ivory, gold, gem and pearl snuff box with fox crest and Memento Mori memorial / mourning miniature portrait. Made in England circa 1800. Elongated oval is slightly  More »

Antique ivory, gold, gem and pearl snuff box with fox crest and Memento Mori memorial / mourning miniature portrait. Made in England circa 1800. Elongated oval is slightly under 4 1/4 inches long. Ivory top and bottom with gold mounts. Gold disc with engraved monogram - beautifully written double R''s. A sturdy gold hinge to open the lid. A small applied Tudor Rose and then a gold frame with original convex glass over a Memento Mori memorial miniature vignette, with a woman seated besides a characteristic funerary pillar or tombstone in a landscape. On the pillar is a gold wire-work basket in different shades of gold, containing fruit made of pearls and gems (turquoise and lapis lazuli). THe edge of the ivory is protected with a gold horse-shoe border with hallmarks on it''s underside. Beneath this, on the front of the box is a rare crest, engraved with a fox. The fox is beautifully depicted in full gallop - little devillish ears and tongue, bushy tail stretched out behind him. Hallmarks look French. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3737 Condition: good Year: 1800 Title: ANTIQUE IVORY GOLD PEARL SNUFF BOX, FOX CREST, MEMORIAL   « Less

Vintage 925 silver match box cover for Sabbath. Made circa 1948-1960, very likely in Israel. Weighs 23grams. Standard matchbox size - 2inches long X 1 1/2 inches wide X a  More »

Vintage 925 silver match box cover for Sabbath. Made circa 1948-1960, very likely in Israel. Weighs 23grams. Standard matchbox size - 2inches long X 1 1/2 inches wide X a little over 5/8 inches high. Rectangular shape with a raised wishbone-foliage border. Scrolling shaped reserve with repousse flowers and foliage - great detail. An arc of Hebrew letters reads : Lichvod Shabat Kodesh (For the Holy Sabbath). Engraved mark 925 on the side. Very good condition. Came from the home of some old Judaica from the beginning of the State of Israel c 1948. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3768 Condition: good Year: 1950 Title: VINTAGE 925 SILVER MATCH BOX COVER - SABBATH JUDAICA   « Less

Antique ceramic cigar or jewellery box, sarcophagus, with Biblical figural scenes. Made in Italy. Believed to date to early 1900''s (1900 - 1930). From an extremely  More »

Antique ceramic cigar or jewellery box, sarcophagus, with Biblical figural scenes. Made in Italy. Believed to date to early 1900''s (1900 - 1930). From an extremely prestigious estate: William Nelson Camp, owner of Florida Power, vast real estate and phosphate mines and good friend of the richest of the rich and powerful. Measures 7 1/2 inches accross box and 7 3/4 inches long including the extended base. 4 1/2 inches wide (front to back) and 5 1/8 inches front to back including the extended base. Approx 5 inches high, including the finial. Heavy ceramic with moulded decoration. Rectangular shape. Lid with shaped finial. Moulded decoration with strong Bible themes: One side (front) is a scene depicting the Garden of Eden with a Human (Adam) in the center and a variety of animals and trees around him. The opposite side shows a figure on a raised dais / throne and a number of other people and animals below. I think this is King Solomon at his court. One of the sides shows another scene with human and animals and a variety of trees. The 4th side shows a number of ships. The buildings in the background of the other scenes, like the ships, don''t quite fit into the Bibilical theme, but we can put them down to Artistic License. The lid, with a variety of floral and foliate moulded decoration, also features angels and birds flitting around what might be a Holy image. The 4 immitation pillars on the rounded corners add to the feel of a sarcophagus. The inside has been gilded and the lid is rough, as though intended to be used to strike matches, which may confirm it''s use as a tobacco humidor. No identifying factory marks. Very good condition. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3723 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE CERAMIC CIGAR JEWELRY BOX FIGURAL BIBLE SCENES   « Less

Antique Georgian snuff box with hand painted miniature portrait painting of a gentleman. Origin unknown. Date: circa 1770. Round box is just under 3 inches in diameter and  More »

Antique Georgian snuff box with hand painted miniature portrait painting of a gentleman. Origin unknown. Date: circa 1770. Round box is just under 3 inches in diameter and just over 1 inch high. Old shell box with beautiful mottling and blond raised rim to lid. Condition of box is good, especially considering the age. Lid is less than perfect with a small open slit where a segment of the side has cracked and been reattached in an antique repair. The blond rim also has a gap caused by natural shrinkage. The lid of the box has an exceptional handpainted miniature portrait of a gentleman. He appears to be middle-aged, which could be the effect of a high forehead and grey wig, indicating a respectable status and intelligence. The face is superbly painted with the fleshy cheeks and jowels, highly individual features shown in museum quality brushwork. The tilt of the head, slightly sideways and penetrating, direct stare, as well as the slightly open mouth - as though withholding a thought just formed from the observer make this an unusually personal depiction. A collarless brown jacket with buttons over a blue vest and white cravat convey a further solidity to the sitter. The miniature is further unusual in that it covers the whole lid. The miniature is in very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3733 Condition: good Year: 1770 Title: ANTIQUE 1700''S SNUFF BOX MINIATURE PORTRAIT SHELL IVORY   « Less

Small box made by Tiffany. Measures 1 3/8inches high. Diam is 1 1/4inches. Cylindrical shape. The sides are beautifully chased with ribbons and swags. Top is monogrammed MT?  More »

Small box made by Tiffany. Measures 1 3/8inches high. Diam is 1 1/4inches. Cylindrical shape. The sides are beautifully chased with ribbons and swags. Top is monogrammed MT? Rich gilding. Great quality. Top is closed very tight and I don''t want to spoil the great condition by forcing it open. Marked TIFFANY & CO STERLING UNDERNEATH. No dings / dents / damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 816 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Sterling silver cigarette or tobacco box made in Sheffield, England, 1931 for the Mills Cigarette Briston and London by Mappin & Webb. Measures: 3 3/8'' tall. Diameter is  More »

Sterling silver cigarette or tobacco box made in Sheffield, England, 1931 for the Mills Cigarette Briston and London by Mappin & Webb. Measures: 3 3/8'' tall. Diameter is 2 7/8''. Cylindrical shape. Simple decoration on side of lid aid lifting it off. The top is engraved with a sun within a star. Around this is a circle and Bristol and London W.D & H Mills. There are hallmarks on the top of the lid as well as the side of the jar. These include the Sheffield Crown, Sterling lion, date mark ''O'' and makers M&W ie Mappin & Webb. Wonderful patina. Negligible dings do not detract. Status: For Sale Reference#: 700 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Battersea / Bristol Enamel gilt-metal-mounted snuff box late 18th century made Staffordshire, England and also known as South Staffordshire enamel. Measures 3 5/8'' long,  More »

Battersea / Bristol Enamel gilt-metal-mounted snuff box late 18th century made Staffordshire, England and also known as South Staffordshire enamel. Measures 3 5/8'' long, 2'' wide and 1 1/4'' high. Rectangular form, the hinged cover painted with two ladies and a companion fishing from the banks of a tranquil river with their dog, the sides and inside of the cover with sprays of flowers on a white ground. Some minor restoration to the bottom, but otherwise very good condition. Provenance: SOthebys Status: For Sale Reference#: 662 Condition: See Description Year: See Description Title: STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL SNUFF BOX 1700''S HP FIGURES AT LAKE LANDSCAPE FAB CONDITION   « Less

Guilloche enamel and handpainted cigarrette (or calling card) box. Early 20th century, made in France. Measures 2 7/8'' long and 2'' wide. Gorgeous white guilloche enamel  More »

Guilloche enamel and handpainted cigarrette (or calling card) box. Early 20th century, made in France. Measures 2 7/8'' long and 2'' wide. Gorgeous white guilloche enamel in concentric rings. In the center is a purple and pink handpainted rose. The box itself is made of a rich orangy-coloured brass/copper and brass. All the surfaces are crenelated and the top inside has fine engraved lines. There are ''strips'' accross to hold the cigarettes (or cards). The box, enamel and paint are all in excellent condition. Hinges and clasp also work well. Status: For Sale Reference#: 603 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique snuff box. Black lacquer inlaid with silver in a pastoral scene with a cow in a fenced meadow. Early 19th century, possibly late 18th century.3 1/2inches accross  More »

Antique snuff box. Black lacquer inlaid with silver in a pastoral scene with a cow in a fenced meadow. Early 19th century, possibly late 18th century.3 1/2inches accross front, 1 inch high and 1 1/4inches front to back.Black lacquer box with original hinges in excellent shape. Top is inlaid with silver, enhanced with engraved detail, depicting a cow in a fenced meadow. Strong Chinese influence seen in the fence with stylised flowers and simplified trees. This theme was common in late 18th - early 19th century.Generally excellent condition except for one small section of missing silver - barely noticeable unless you look for it. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2464 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

FREE SHIPPING IN CUSA: A 19C Cloisonne cigar box and cover. Chinese 19th century. Measures 9.5 X 9.5cm. or 3 3/4'' high and diam is 3 3/4''. Cylindrical lidded box. Black  More »

FREE SHIPPING IN CUSA: A 19C Cloisonne cigar box and cover. Chinese 19th century. Measures 9.5 X 9.5cm. or 3 3/4'' high and diam is 3 3/4''. Cylindrical lidded box. Black with a band in turquoise blue and decorated with trailing blossoms. Metal geometric patterning on entire outer surface. The inside is plain sky blue. Underneath black feld. Condition: the enamel is generally in good condition with some minor pieces lacking on the rim of the lid. THe enamel on the bottom is worn. Status: For Sale Reference#: 658 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less