This fascinating tobacco box dates back to the late 19th century and originates from Imperial Russia. The box is made of papier-mache, a material that was widely used in Russia during that time period. What makes this box truly exceptional is the intricate hand-painted design on its hinged lid.
The painting depicts a troika scene, which is a traditional Russian sled drawn by three horses...
From a collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period.
Antique Anglo-Indian carved sandlewood box with nail decoration, ivory banding, velvet lining and paw form ivory feet. Circa 1875.
6" x 4.5"x 2.5" tall
This fine small yellow enamel box is beautifully painted with a floral medallion on a white ground, interior with orange and blue floral sprays, base is signed with a crossed pair of blue crossed pointless arrows.
Age: mid-late 1880’s.
Condition: Signs of age
Size: ¾” high x 2-1/2” x 1-3/4” (1.9 x 6.35 x 4.44)
Antique American traveling box constructed with strips of alternating light and dark woods; with sliding lid opening to a fitted interior. Ca. 1840.
Length: 8”
Depth: 4.5”
Height: 2.35”
A tortoise shell and sterling silver inlay cigarette box, the interior cedar wood. The underline of the text with makers mark for Saunders & Shepherd (the firm founded in 1869 and still working), town mark for their Chester branch and L for 1894. Measures "4 / 10.3 cm x "4 / 10 x "2/ 5 cm. Condition: slight warping to the corners of the lid (cf. pics).
Fine old Shan Burmese lacquer box, circa early 20th century with one tray and depicting monkeys playing in foliate background. This piece is a real classic beauty (IMHO). There are a couple of repairs at the edge of the rim noted in enlargements as well as craclature on the surface and nicks around the foot. H: 19.2cm/7.6in and D: 22cm/8in.
From a collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period.
Wonderful terrier dog dressed up in a huntsmans riding helmet. Mixed metal, highly detailed. Missing inkwell bowl.
Very worn paint finish w/ minor hints of brown paint and red mouth indicate it was fully painted at one time.
Very good structural condition. Heavy base.
Measures 5 inches tall.
Small antique Chinese black lacquer tea caddy with gilt decoration of figures in landscapes. Circa 1880.
Length: 6”
Width: 4”
Height: 3.25”
Antique American Wooden Book Form Bank, with coin slot below and hinged cover above.
Circa 1860-80
6.25 x 4.5"x 2"deep
Antique Victorian Brass and Oak Magazine Rack
English , circa 1880
14" x 5.5" x 13"tall
Antique Victorian Brass and Oak Magazine Rack
English , circa 1880
14" x 5.5" x 13"tall
A Scottish wood travelling tobacco or pipe box, wonderfully and fulsomely decorated with penwork. The scene on the top shows two older men arguing or bargaining, in front of what appear to be farm buildings. Under this is "And test Me nhow auld boy" followed by the initials HC. The sides and bottom of the box are decorated with finely drawn rows of leaves...
Two small different shaped photo frames. Made of steel with gold damascene. The larger in the Moorish style with arabesques in the shape of a mihrab, the small one in oval form, backsides gilt. Condition: few traces of usage, the oval one without glass. Dimension: c. 13.8 x 7.8 cm and 8.4 x 6.4 cm.
Circa 1820 American Federal mahogany half domed keepsake box with brass feet and knobs. Come with original working key. Measures 8.75" high, 7.25" across, 7" deep.
American Gilded on Carved wide and deep step Wooden Framed Mirror, Ca. before 1920, 27" high, 22" wide, 3" deep for frame, frame itself: 5" wide and 3" deep, nice old brilliant gold, with carved Gold on Gesso outer frame, the condition is used in good condition. Can be used as a frame for painting, or as a mirror.
A 19th century "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design. The box is divided into two pieces. The box is for betel leaves and lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients.
Size: H. 7 cm. Diameter:11 cm. Condition: No repairs