Lot 711
A LATE CHARLES II SILVER TOBACCO "PEBBLE"
of squat circular form with an engraved coat of arms and motto* on the cover, the cover interior inscribed "Ino.Aiskew Ex Dono Patris", maker's mark only, struck twice; "IS" with a crown & a pellet, London c.1782 or after; 3.2" (8 cms) diameter; 4 oz
*The Arms are those of Noel quartering Hicks and Wotton for the Earls of Gainsborough, the first of whom, so created on 1 December 1682 was Edward Noel (1641-1689)
Provenance: The Albert Collection No. 486.
