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A copper snuff box
of navette-shape, the hinged cover applied with a monogrammed plaque dated 1790, and inscribed around the perimeter of the box May the honest Heart Never know Distrefs, the underside incised with a masted vessel in full sail within the inscription May trade & commerce on our Country smile, And peace and plenty Blefs the British Isle, English, late 18th century -- 4in. (10.2cm) wide
of navette-shape, the hinged cover applied with a monogrammed plaque dated 1790, and inscribed around the perimeter of the box May the honest Heart Never know Distrefs, the underside incised with a masted vessel in full sail within the inscription May trade & commerce on our Country smile, And peace and plenty Blefs the British Isle, English, late 18th century -- 4in. (10.2cm) wide