Objects of Virtu

An 18th century Continental head and shoulders portrait miniature on ivory depicting a gentleman wearing a green jacket, indistinctly initialled and dated 1761, within a period silver and paste set pendant mount, 4.5cm x 4cm, together with a chain. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

A fine 19th century gold, varicoloured enamelled and ruby set novelty tape measure, the lid mounted with a cabochon ruby, the base monogram engraved, unmarked, weight 12.6g, height 2.6cm.

An early 19th century gold mounted, amethyst, turquoise and chalcedony seal, engraved with the motto ‘Constant and True’ above foliage, fitted with a facet cut amethyst handle, length 8.2cm.

A 19th century gold mounted citrine triple-sided rotating seal, engraved with a crown and the name ‘Sylvia’, fitted with a facet cut citrine handle, length 7cm (repaired, handle cracked).

A fine late 18th/early 19th century gold and enamelled novelty pill/scent box of oval form, decorated with blue and white enamel, the hinged lid opening to reveal a miniature glass scent bottle and stopper, unmarked, weight excluding scent bottle 10.7g, height 2.3cm.

An early 20th century portrait miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte, bearing signature 'Rey', 9cm x 7cm, within an ebonized frame. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

An early 20th century cast metal and oak portable Corpus Christi, the leather case enclosing the cross flanked by St Mary and St Joseph, length of case 15cm, together with a string of mother-of-pearl rosary beads.

A 19th century pierced bone brisé fan, length 20cm, together with a group of 19th century bone needlework implements.

A small mixed group of items, including a Tunbridge ware box, width 11.6cm, a 'Molassine' advertising celluloid pocket mirror and an advertising games marker for Darvel Bay Segars.

A Parker Vacumatic fountain pen with striped case, two other Parker fountain pens, a pen top, three silver propelling pencils and a plated 'Eversharp' pencil.

A Waterman Ideal fountain pen with 9ct gold mounted case, hallmarked London 1923, length 13.5cm.

A collection of fountain pens, ballpoints and pencils, including a Swan Self-filler, three Parker 51 fountain pens and a Parker silver cased fountain and ballpoint pen set.

A Parker 51 fountain pen, boxed, a Swan gold plated fountain pen and a small group of other pens.

A late Victorian onyx and gilt metal mounted photograph frame in the form of an easel, the two hinged panels with the remains of applied hardstone flower sprays, the reverse stamped 'Howell.James & Co, Regent Street, London', height 21cm (faults).

A group of seven 19th century circular snuff boxes, comprising a piqué inlaid example, another smaller box and five papier-mâché boxes.

A Siamese sterling silver and niello powder compact, decorated with two dancing figures, a carved green stone figural pendant, cased, and a cloisonné single piece buckle, width 5.6cm.

An early 20th century yellow enamelled circular powder compact, a Stratton powder compact, decorated with birds, and another Stratton powder compact, decorated with a pheasant, with a matching lipstick holder and matching pillbox.

A Cartier black and gilt metal pocket lighter, a Dunhill gilt metal lighter and a Dunhill silver plated lighter.

A group of luxury brand items, including an S.T. Dupont pocket lighter, boxed, a Girard-Perregaux pen set, boxed, and a Patek Philippe leather wallet, boxed.