Historical/literary interest: a tortoiseshell stationary case

Historical/literary interest: a tortoiseshell stationary case, shallow oblong form, the cover inset with a metal plaque, with the following inscription 'Presented to Mrs David Johnson 1762 - Idleness is Troublesome, Gratitude is Needful, Ignorance if Intolerable, Intemperance is Hurtful', the box with decorative mounts hallmarked for Samuel Wheatley, London 1821, 11.1in (28.4cm) wide.*Sold with a newspaper cutting from The Times, Friday May 11th 1900, detailing the sale of the Peel Heirlooms at Williss Rooms, King St, St James's Square and this box is mentioned as selling for 85 guinea's.