Lot Essay
The inscription reads: "Presented to Julian Leroy White Esq:re on his attaining his Majority a small token of friendship from J. H. F. 26th March 1874."
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A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT SNUFF BOX
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN MERRY, LONDON, 1809
Oblong, the base and sides chased with basketweave, the hinged cover chased with a classical scene within elaborate rocaille scrolls and foliage, the interior engraved with a presentation inscription dated 1874, marked on flange and base--3in.(7.5cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN MERRY, LONDON, 1809
Oblong, the base and sides chased with basketweave, the hinged cover chased with a classical scene within elaborate rocaille scrolls and foliage, the interior engraved with a presentation inscription dated 1874, marked on flange and base--3in.(7.5cm.) long