Lot 512
A WILLIAM IV IRISH PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX
rectangular with chased convex sides and a raised border & thumbpiece, the cover inscribed "Tallow Chandlers Guild of St. George founded 1461 Presented by the Regular Operative Tallow Chandlers of City of Dublin to Mr Edward O'Connor of Camden Street as a testimony of their esteem for his zeal on all matters concerning their welfare Pat O'Ryan Chairman, John Harrison Secretary AD. 23rd Dec 1849", gilt interior, maker's mark "WS", Dublin 1834, struck also inside the cover with the mark of the Cork silversmith, Kean Mahoney; 3.25" (8.2 cms) long; 5.25 oz
