Lot Essay
For a biographical note and further freedom box presented to Sir Charles Chetwynd, 2nd Earl Talbot, see lots 31 and 33.
CIRCA 1819, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Details
A GOLD-MOUNTED BLOODSTONE BOX
Circa 1819, apparently unmarked
Rectangular, with hinged cover and reeded borders, with panels of bloodstone held within a gold frame, engraved on the lower bezel with a presentation inscription, one side panel missing
2 7/8 in. (74 mm.) wide
The inscription reads, 'Presented February 1819 with the FREEDOM of the Corporation of HILLSBOROUGH To Charles Chetwynd Earl Talbot'
Circa 1819, apparently unmarked
Rectangular, with hinged cover and reeded borders, with panels of bloodstone held within a gold frame, engraved on the lower bezel with a presentation inscription, one side panel missing
2 7/8 in. (74 mm.) wide
The inscription reads, 'Presented February 1819 with the FREEDOM of the Corporation of HILLSBOROUGH To Charles Chetwynd Earl Talbot'
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