Lot 819
NAVAL INTEREST:-
A George IV rectangular snuff box with engine-turning and raised floral borders and thumbpiece, the cover depicting a classical figural scene in ancient Rome, the gilt interior inscribed "To Capt. Richd. Wallace Humphreys of the Isabella of Hull, from Capt. James Clark Ross. RN. A private testimony of Gratitude, Affection and Esteem and in Admiration of his Humane, Persevering and Manly Intrepidity which under divine providence was the means of rescuing them to their Friends and their Country 18 Oct.1833", by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1827; 3.4" (8.5 cms) long; 5.6 oz
