A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX

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A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN REILLY, LONDON, 1824

Cartouche-shaped, the sides and cover chased with foliate scrolls on a matted ground, with engine-turned base centered with a flowerhead, the hinged cover applied with a circular gold border engraved with a Latin presentation inscription enclosing chased accole coats-of-arms, marked on interior base and cover--3½in.(9cm.) long
(6oz., 191gr.)

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The inscription reads: JOHANNI BARTON ARMO. BENEFICII IN REBUS DUBIIS AMICITI AEQUE HAEREDITARIAE HAUD IMMEMOR D.D. AB. MDCCCXXVIII
The arms are those of Barton and Borodaile.