December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Comprising: (A) Framed ivory portrait miniature of a gentleman mounted on ivory. Portrait itself measures about 1 - 3/8" in height. Oval gilt brass frame measures about 2 - 5/8" tall. Thin ivory portrait is mounted on a larger piece of ivory under glass. Back fitted with a pin. CONDITION: Very good. (B) Silver snuffbox inscribed "Britons hold shall rule the Main / In spite of holland, France or Spain". On the back is an oval with an engraved ship labeled "Stripshirt". Ovoid shape measuring about 4" by 1 - 9/16" by 7/8". Silver inlaid plaque on top with worn initials. CONDITION: Good with some wear to inscription plate in center of lid. (C) Copper snuffbox inscribed "Swords to Taltons of old England" The back is inscribed with a ship. CONDITION: Polished bright with wear to inscription and some minor denting. (D) Decorated pewter snuff box with hinged lid. CONDITION: Poor, showing bending, losses to edges, and minor deterioration. (E) Curved bronze snuffbox inscribed "Thos. Ettridge 1760" CONDITION: Very good with a pleasing patina. (F) Oval iron flint striker box with original hand-forged iron striker. Lid inscribed "H. Shelton". CONDITION: Good with some denting and a lightly pitted surface, grey patina. Striker appears to be dug and is heavily patinated. (G) Toleware painted tin snuffbox with name "John Craddock / 1773" In the center is an 1824 copper medal made by Thomas Wells Ingram. The medal is memorializing William Shakespeare. Black paint with yellow polychrome. CONDITION: Shows some chipping and overpainting on lid. A very nice instant snuffbox collection. DMG