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Inscription: To Captain N.W. Merrill of the Ship Victoria as a Souvenir from his passengers. April 1834
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A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX
MARK OF THOMAS SHAW, BIRMINGHAM, 1826
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A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX
MARK OF THOMAS SHAW, BIRMINGHAM, 1826
Rectangular, with concave sides engine-turned with wavy lines, the base with similar engine-turned panels within borders of scrolling foliage, the hinged cover with ground of textured scrolling foliage surmounted by small rectangular plaque engraved with inscription, marked inside cover and base
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long; 5 oz. 10 dwt. (178 gr.)
MARK OF THOMAS SHAW, BIRMINGHAM, 1826
Rectangular, with concave sides engine-turned with wavy lines, the base with similar engine-turned panels within borders of scrolling foliage, the hinged cover with ground of textured scrolling foliage surmounted by small rectangular plaque engraved with inscription, marked inside cover and base
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long; 5 oz. 10 dwt. (178 gr.)