A REGENCY TWO-COLOR GOLD PRESENTATION SNUFF-BOX

MARK OF A. J. STRACHAN, LONDON, 1812

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A REGENCY TWO-COLOR GOLD PRESENTATION SNUFF-BOX
Mark of A. J. Strachan, London, 1812
Rectangular, the cover, sides and base with engine-turned panels within foliate green gold borders, with green gold shell and scroll thumb piece, the inside of cover engraved with presentation inscription, marked inside cover and base
3 7/16in. (87mm.) long

Lot Essay

The presentation inscription reads: "Presented To The Revd. Dr. Wm. Richardson as a Testimony of Friendship and Esteem by some of his most grateful Pupils in the cultivation of Fiorin Grass in North Britain"

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