A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER FREEDOM BOX

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A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER FREEDOM BOX
DUBLIN, CIRCA 1770, MAKER'S MARK BS, PROBABLY FOR BARTHOLOMEW STOKES
Of plain circular form, the slip-on cover engraved with armorials, the base with a presentation inscription, marked on side--3in. (7.6cm.) diam.
(4 oz. 10 dwt.)

Lot Essay

The arms are those of the Company of Weavers.

The inscription reads: WEAVERS HALL, 1st April MDCCLXX. The Corporation of WEAVERS Unanimously Present their Freedom to WILLIAM GLEADOWN Esq. For his Protection of their ALMS-HOUSE and Services to their MANUFACTURES. Robt Riky, Master, Josias Pasly, Jontn Pasly, Wardens