A George III presentation silver snuff box
A George III presentation silver snuff box,
by John Shaw, Birmingham 1818,
rectangular form, engine-turned cover, sides and base, the hinged cover with initials and a plain thumb-piece, the interior gilded and inscribed 'From J.D. Gleig Madras Civil Service to Alexander Bell Esq,' length 8.4cm, approx. weight 3.9oz.