Lot 113
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A GEORGE III IRISH GOLD FREEDOM BOX

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A GEORGE III IRISH GOLD FREEDOM BOX
DATED 1789

Of deep oval form, the sides engraved with floral swags and ribbon, the base with a presentation inscription, the cover with the arms of the town of Castlebar within an oval cartouche flanked by foliage, all within bright-cut borders, apparently unmarked--3 1/2in. (9cm.)

Lot Essay

The inscription reads: The FREEDOM of the Corporation of Castlebar Granted the 20th Septr 1789 to GEORGE SHEA ESQr.
Native of this TOWN in Testimony of his Honourable & Upright Conduct in the Service of the Honble the EAST INDIA COMPANY Rev. Thos Ellison Port.