A George III silver double snuff box

A George III silver double snuff box,

by Joseph Ash, London 1809,

oblong rectangular form, with two flush hinged covers, embossed foliate scroll decoration, engraved with a 'Bampton' above a standing horse, foliate sides, the base inscribed 'From Mrs Murray to Charles Wilson as a mark of her esteem for the faithful servant of her Brother William Murray Esq. of Polmaise', length 11cm, approx. weight 5.2oz.