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A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX, MARK OF JOHN DUTTON, LONDON, 1808
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VICE-ADMIRAL SIR JOHN THOMAS DUCKWORTH (1748-1817)
A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX, MARK OF JOHN DUTTON, LONDON, 1808
Of circular section, the detachable cover engraved with a scene from the Battle of San Domingo, marked on rim and inside cover
3½in. (9cm.) diameter
4oz. (124gr.)
The inscription reads: 'Presented to/VICE ADMIRAL/SIR JOHN DUCKWORTH/To commemorate his/gallant and courageous victory/off San Domingo/6th February 1806'
A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX, MARK OF JOHN DUTTON, LONDON, 1808
Of circular section, the detachable cover engraved with a scene from the Battle of San Domingo, marked on rim and inside cover
3½in. (9cm.) diameter
4oz. (124gr.)
The inscription reads: 'Presented to/VICE ADMIRAL/SIR JOHN DUCKWORTH/To commemorate his/gallant and courageous victory/off San Domingo/6th February 1806'
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