RECENT ACQUISITIONS -11th January, 2022
Reference Number: A8670
19th Victorian silver-gilt large presentation snuff box, of very impressive size and heavy gauge, cover chased in high relief depicting a naval battle scene, with a pronounced clover boarders to the lid and front with a naval crest.
Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1891 (Q), Maker's mark J.N.M (Mappin & Webb - John Newton Mappin).
Reference Number: C8677
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the lid applied with cast and enamelled floral decoration, the lid opens with a push-button.
Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife, thimble. Box bearing later hallmarks 585 gold and accessories 750 gold.
Reference Number: C8681