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398. A rare early 19th century Chinese silver snuff box, by Cumshing, Canton circa 1800, rectangular form, canted corners, with a secret opening device, engraved foliate border, with a central cartouche with initials, length 5.5cm, approx. weight 1.3oz. £600-800
399. A Victorian novelty silver mouse box, by Thomas Johnson, London 1885, the underside with a pull-off cover, retailed by Percy Edwards, £300-400 length 7.2cm, approx. weight 1oz.
400. A William IV silver-gilt snuff box, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1833, rectangular form, heavy chased foliate scroll border and sides, engine-turned base, the hinged cover applied with diamond coronet, length 9.5cm, approx. weight 7.5oz. £400-600
401. Ballooning interest, a late 18th century French silver and silver-gilt etui, tapering oval form, the cover, base and sides with ballooning scenes, the interior with silver-gilt and gilt metal implements, comprising: a spoon, a pair of scissors, a knife, an ear/tooth pick, a bodkin and a ruler, length of spoon 8.3cm, length of case 9cm. £600-800
402. A George III provincial silver double dog lead, by George Lowe, Chester 1816, the elongated chain links with oval ring attachments, with leather mounts, inscribed ‘William Wynne Sparrow, Red Hill, Beaumaris’, length of silver section 22.5cm, approx. weight 4.5oz. £800-1,200
403. A silver Butterfield type pocket sundial/compass, marked N. Bion, A Paris, possibly late 18th century, rectangular form, the underside engraved with city names, in a fitted velvet lined case, length 7.3cm. £800-1,200
William Wynne Sparrow was the Sheriff of Anglesey in 1822.
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