A George III Irish silver Freedom box

A George III Irish silver Freedom box,

maker's mark worn, Dublin 1769,

circular form, the pull-off cover engraved with the arms of the Corporation of Dublin, the base inscribed 'EASTER ASSEMBLY 1769, The Corporation of the City of DUBLIN, unanimously voted this box accompanied with a suitable address to WILLIAM SUPPLE, as a mark of the Corporation's esteem for the execution of his profession in a neat and masterly manner, and of his superior talents and integrity', diameter 8cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.