This French Novelty Trunk Jewellery Box, dating to circa 1900, is carved from wood in the form of a miniature travelling trunk, complete with simulated leather straps, brass latches and side handles. The lid is fitted with a shaped vacant initial plaque, with a matching escutcheon and lockable latch to the front.

Opening the box reveals an interior lined in black velvet, finished with rope work around the border. The jewellery box retains its working lock and tasselled key.

Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram jewellery and watch case of elongated rectangular form, finished in the classic monogram canvas with brass mounts, reinforced corners and riveted construction throughout. The case retains the original leather carrying handle and brass Louis Vuitton lock with engraved lock number 1012703.

The suede and velvet lined interior is fitted and two removable trays. The upper tray contains six cushioned watch compartments, while the lower tray is fitted with four divisions and a two further watch compartments. Beneath is a further large storage compartment. The interior retains the original Louis Vuitton maker’s label numbered 941319.

This Louis Vuitton jewellery and watch case dates to the second half of the twentieth century, circa 1975, and represents a high quality example of Louis Vuitton’s fitted luxury storage pieces from this period.

Please note only the black watch cushions will be included in the sale of the jewellery box.

This Asprey Silver Mounted Globe Match Holder, dated 2010, is formed with a clear glass globe body mounted with a sterling silver top rim. The rounded glass form is finished with a wide circular opening, the polished silver mount following the contour of the upper edge.

The silver rim is signed Asprey, London and bears full sterling silver hallmarks for 2010. Designed to hold matches upright within the glass body, the piece combines a simple spherical form with the substantial silver mount characteristic of Asprey’s luxury desk and smoking accessories.

This Regency Mahogany Apothecary Box, dating to circa 1820, is of rectangular form with a fitted upper compartment and single drawer below. The mahogany case is mounted with a flush brass carrying handle to the lid, a brass escutcheon to the front and a flush mounted brass handle to the drawer.

Opening the lid reveals a fully fitted interior containing an assortment of glass medicine bottles and vials, together with scales, a glass mortar and pestle and associated medical accessories. The inside of the lid retains its original trade label for The Medical Hall, 54 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin, Charles Butler M.D., Proprietor, with Established A.D. 1817 to one side and For the Sale of Genuine Medicines to the other. The small printed inscription beneath the illustration reads Myers, Sparrow & Co., London for the printer/engraver of the trade label.

The lower drawer is secured by a retaining pin accessed from the top of the box, which must be removed before the drawer can be opened. The drawer contains further fitted compartments for additional bottles and medical implements, retaining a substantial proportion of its original contents.

A finely made child’s wheel barrow dating from the early 19th century in well figured elm and in wonderfully original condition. The shaped barrow within a finely designed frame with original metal bound wheel. England. C.1820

An impressive and large late 19th century carved and giltwood hanging display bracket in the 18th century rococo style with nine display shelves set within well drawn foliate scrollwork. Italy. C.1870

Belgium bronze railway clock with a decorative thistle design. Sold as a decorative item, however the clock could be made to work with the addition of a quartz movement to drive the handles as previously used.

Green tortoiseshell tea caddy dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790 during the reign of George III.

The exterior is finished in vibrant green tortoiseshell and mounted with silver stringing, a vacant silver initial plaque and matching silver escutcheon.

The interior is faced in boxwood and fitted with two tortoiseshell lids, each mounted with turned bone handles. When removed, the lids reveal twin tea storage compartments retaining visible traces of their original lining.

The tea caddy remains complete with a working lock and tasselled key and is a rare example of late eighteenth century tortoiseshell tea caddies.

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Vanity box in rosewood by Howell, James & Co, dating to 1837 during the late Georgian period and the reign of William IV.

The box is of rectangular form with brass edging and is veneered in rosewood. The lid features a vacant stylised initial plaque, twin circular brass escutcheons and flush mounted brass carrying handles.

The interior is lined in rich red velvet and fitted with a ruched inner lid concealing a secret rear compartment. Inside is a mirror, storage for envelopes and the retailer’s label for Howell, James & Co of Regent Street, London. The fitted interior retains ten cut glass jars with engine turned sterling silver lids, including three examples with pierced silver decoration. The silver is hallmarked London for Thomas Whitehouse and dated 1837. The jars surround a removable fitted tool pad containing mother of pearl handled vanity accessories including a nail file, button hook, pricker, two pairs of scissors, a corkscrew, tweezers and a waxer.Beneath the main tray is additional storage, while a lockable drawer to the front provides further space for jewellery and personal items.

The box is fitted with high quality Bramah locks and remains an excellent example of early nineteenth century vanity cases retailed by Howell, James & Co.

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Boulle stationery box by Leuchars & Sons, dating to the late nineteenth century during the Victorian period, circa 1880.

The box is of rectangular form with a domed lid and is extensively decorated with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work across the exterior. The body is finished with delicate brass edging and a brass escutcheon inset to the front.

When opened, the interior reveals a royal blue lined fitted interior with several partitions designed for storing letters and smaller documents.

The underside of the box is signed Leuchars & Sons, 36 & 39 Piccadilly, London & 2 Rue de la Paix, Paris, reflecting the firm’s presence in both London and Paris during the late nineteenth century.

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