Lot 560
A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX
of canted rectangular form, the cover inset with a gilt-metal medallion*, behind glass; 3.4" (8.5 cms) long
*The medal inscribed "MAY THIS AND EVERY FUTURE AGE WITNESS THE PROPERITY OF THE UNITED KINGDOMS JANUARY 1 1801", the reverse with the figure of time having dropped one hourglass, receives another from a celestial hand, signed "P.....Hancock".
