A TWO COLOUR GOLD PRESENTATION BOX

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A TWO COLOUR GOLD PRESENTATION BOX
maker's mark of John Ray and James Montague, London, 1808

Circular with detachable cover, the cover engraved with a coat of arms and with a presentation inscription below on swagged drapery, with chased and engraved stylized acanthus leaf and stippled ground chevron border, with engine-turned sides and base, marked inside base and cover and on the flange - 2 7/8in. (7.5cm.) diam.

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The inscription reads: 'Presented to the Society of EAST INDIA COMMANDERS by Rob^t. Williams Esq^r. as a testimony of his esteem and on being Elected a DIRECTOR of the EAST INDIA COMPANY April 12^t^h. 1809.' The arms are those of the East India Company.