Objects of Virtu

A group of five Victorian cut glass and silver mounted scent bottles, including a ruby glass example of waisted form, height 9.5cm, and a uranium glass example (some faults).

A group of four Victorian coloured flash overlaid glass scent bottles, length of largest 10cm.

A mixed group of collectors' items, including eight silver thimbles, two by Charles Horner, seven other thimbles, a hatpin stand and various hatpins, a pin cushion and a compass.

A 19th century agate handled pocket seal, length 5.5cm, an Italian micromosaic photograph frame, a Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid box and a silver propelling pencil.

A 19th century tortoiseshell cylindrical box, the lid inset with a glazed portrait miniature, diameter 3cm, together with a 19th century tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card case, a gilt metal and agate oval box and a tortoiseshell oval box.

An 18th century gilt metal and cornelian inset pocket seal terminal, the canted rectangular matrix engraved with a profile portrait of a gentleman, width 2.8cm, together with a 17th/18th century brass seal with four engraved matrices.

A 19th century silver mounted mammoth tooth rectangular box, width 9cm (faults).

A pair of early 20th century gilt metal photograph frames, inset with opalescent glass and paste set mounts, diameter 8cm.

A Victorian 'McLean' Tartan ware bodkin case of hexagonal form, length 10cm, two vegetable ivory gaming counter holders, a 19th century mother-of-pearl needlecase and a small group of other items.

A group of seven Victorian pin cushions, including a shaped Canton example, length 4.5cm, a mother-of-pearl example and one of book form.

A group of five fine early 19th century gilt metal mounted miser's purses and a blue velvet and steel mounted purse, width 8cm.

A group of mainly Victorian needlework items, including four needle books, various thread winders and an ebony spool holder.

A 19th century British School half-length portrait miniature on ivory, depicting a lady wearing a white dress with blue waistband, 8.5cm x 7cm, mounted within a gilt metal frame. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

Late 19th century British School - 'Sybil, Lady Eden, Daughter of Sir Wm Grey', a late Victorian portrait miniature on ivory, initialled and dated 'K.H 1899', 5.5cm x 4.2cm, mounted within a gilt metal mounted frame with titled swag. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

A 19th century British School half-length portrait miniature on ivory, depicting a lady with a lace-trimmed bonnet and black dress, 8cm x 6.4cm, mounted within a red leather case. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

An 18th century British School head and shoulders portrait miniature on ivory, depicting a lady wearing a lace-trimmed blue dress, 4.6cm x 3.8cm, mounted within a glazed gilt metal frame. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

An 18ct gold and amethyst intaglio pendant seal, the marquise shaped intaglio carved with the crest of the Archbishopric of Cape Town, unmarked, length 3.5cm. Note: the carved intaglio is believed to have belonged to Reverend Francis Robinson Phelps (1863-1938).

A George V 9ct gold curved rectangular cigarette case with engine turned banded decoration, Birmingham 1910 by Henry Matthews, weight 58g, length 8.2cm.

A pair of early 20th century enamelled aluminium and mother-of-pearl mounted opera glasses, the eyepieces detailed 'Hardy Bros. French Make', width 10.5cm.