Lot 654
MASONIC INTEREST:-
A George II silver-mounted steel snuff box, octagonal with a button thumb press, the slightly domed cover inscribed "Richd. Holmes Alderman in Wigan - 1753" and set with three lozenge cartouches, each engraved with Masonic symbols, the box containing an engraved Masonic jewel inscribed with the name "John Gillaspe, Wigan" "AM.57.86", also "No.235", the jewel on a chain with an engraved cartouche, inscribed "Queens Head, Wigan"; the box 3.2" (8 cms) long
