BY JAMES KEATING, DUBLIN 1798
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A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER GILT FREEDOM BOX
By James Keating, Dublin 1798
Plain circular with moulded borders, the detachable cover engraved with the arms and crest of Cole for William Willoughby Cole, 1st Earl of Enniskillen 1789-1803, (motto Deum Cole Regem Serva) within shield-shaped cartouche with griffin supporters, the base engraved with the city arms Drogheda; a twin turretted castle with sailing ship beyond, in shield-shaped cartouche and motto Deus Praesidium Mercatura Decus
3in. (7.5cm) diam
4oz.
By James Keating, Dublin 1798
Plain circular with moulded borders, the detachable cover engraved with the arms and crest of Cole for William Willoughby Cole, 1st Earl of Enniskillen 1789-1803, (motto Deum Cole Regem Serva) within shield-shaped cartouche with griffin supporters, the base engraved with the city arms Drogheda; a twin turretted castle with sailing ship beyond, in shield-shaped cartouche and motto Deus Praesidium Mercatura Decus
3in. (7.5cm) diam
4oz.