Christmas Auction 2018

Lot 237

George III Irish silver cowrie shell snuff-box.

Medium: The compact, demi-ovoid shell with good markings mounted with moulded collar and hinged lid. The lid engraved with armorial in scrolling foliate rococo-style cartouche. Struck with maker's mark 'JW' for James Warren, Dublin, c.1770, length Size: 3¼in. (8.26cm) Estimate: €300 - €400 Price Realised: €290

Lot 238

George III silver snuff box by Peter and Anne Bateman.

Medium: Of canted oblong form, the cover bright cut engraved and etched, with a central cartouche engraved with a monogram, by Peter & Ann Bateman, London 1794, 2½oz troy (78g) Size: 0¾ x 2¼in. (1.91 x 5.72cm) Estimate: €300 - €500 Price Realised: €320

Lot 239

George III silver nutmeg grater, by Phipps and Robinson.

Medium: An oval, brightcut decorated, two-section nutmeg grater, the upper lid opening to reveal a grater, the bottom compartment opening on a flush hinge, London, 1787, maker's mark for Phipps and Robinson, 1½oz troy (42g) length Size: 1 x 2¼in. (2.54 x 5.72cm) Estimate: €300 - €400 Price Realised: €320

Lot 240

Victorian Irish silver and ivory snuff mull, by Edmund Johnson.

Medium: A hollowed and shaped tusk mounted with a parcel-gilt silver collar and lid; crowned harp and duty mark, Dublin, c.1870, maker's mark E.J for Edmund Johnson. Size: 5¼in. (13.34cm) Estimate: €500 - €700 Price Realised: €800

Lot 241

19th century Anglo-Indian elephant's tooth table snuff-box.

Medium: Of rectangular form, the white metal frame with scrolling foliate moulding, the bottom, sides and lid inset with panels of polished elephant tooth. Estimate: €300 - €500 Result: Not Sold

Lot 242

Collection of three silver snuff-boxes.

Medium: A George III silver snuff-box, by Joseph Willmore, the hinged lid etched and bright-cut engraved, the interior gilt, Birmingham, 1813; A Victorian silver rectangular snuff-box, the hinged lid and bottom scroll and foliate engraved, the sides waisted, Birmingham, 1899, maker's mark 'JG'; and a small relief decorated silver box, London, 1972, maker's mark 'AG & Ss Ltd.'. (3) Estimate: €100 - €150 Price Realised: €170

Lot 243

A collection of silver and vertu.

Medium: A Victorian silver and cut-glass travelling inkwell with engine-turned hinged lid, London, 1869, maker's mark indistinctly struck; An Edwardian silver and tortoise-shell, circular jewellery box, by Mappin and Webb, the hinged lid piqué decorated with ribbons and swags, Birmingham, 1914; An Art Deco German silver ladies' compact incorporating miniature perfume bottle, stamped 'STERLING 935'; an enamelled white metal ladies' compact incorporating removable lipstick holder; and a white metal and agate matchbox holder. Estimate: €120 - €180 Price Realised: €250

Lot 244

A George III Irish silver snuffer stand, by James Scott.

Medium: A navette shaped tray, enclosed by a rope-twist rim, Dublin, 1804. (153g) Estimate: €300 - €500 Price Realised: €290

Lot 245

A George III Irish silver teapot stand.

Medium: The oval reserve with moulded rim on four feet. Dublin, 1807.
5½oz troy (167g). Estimate: €200 - €300 Price Realised: €260

Lot 246

19th century bone-handled, King's pattern corkscrew.

Medium: The turned bone handle with dusting brush on threaded shaft terminating in a steel corkscrew, raised and lowered within a white metal sleeve by means of a steel rack-and-pinion mechanism. Height Size: 7in. (17.78cm) Estimate: €200 - €300 Price Realised: €230

Lot 247

George III steel and brass corkscrew.

Medium: The steel screw mechanism acting on a double pillar frame.
Height Size: 5½in. (13.97cm) Estimate: €150 - €200 Price Realised: €240

Lot 248

Victorian brass-bound mahogany gentleman's travelling box.

Medium: The interior fitted with silver-plated mounted jars and bottles and various gentleman's requisites. The lid containing a shaving mirror and stationery pocket with maker's label for 'I. Turrill - Dressing Case and Buhl - Manufacturer - 52 New Bond Street - London; Size: 6 x 10 x 8in. (15.24 x 25.40 x 20.32cm) Estimate: €300 - €500 Result: Not Sold

Lot 249

George II silver coffee pot

Medium: The body of tapering form with tucked base on moulded foot, the domed hinged lid surmounted by stylised acorn finial, with acanthus wrapped spout and wooden scroll handle, London, 1758, maker's mark indistinct but possibly C over TW over W, 29oz 5dwt troy (909g). Height Size: 10½in. (26.67cm) Estimate: €1,400 - €1,600 Result: Not Sold

Lot 250

George III silver bachelor teapot, by Robert Sharp.

Medium: An early 19th century silver teapot, the globular body demi-reeded, with recessed flat lid, engraved with an armorial of a man holding a covered cup in his right hand, rubbed. London, 1801, maker's mark 'RS' for Robert Sharp, 15oz troy (462g). Height Size: 5in. (12.70cm) Estimate: €250 - €350 Price Realised: €250

Lot 251

Victorian silver oval pocket flask, by Frederick Elkington

Medium: The engine-turned body of heavy gauge, Birmingham, 1869. Maker's mark 'FE'. 6oz 7dwt troy (198g). Height Size: 5¾in. (14.61cm) Estimate: €200 - €300 Result: Not Sold