A Victorian silver gilt freedom box presented to Marquis of Lorne
Auction: 14 August 2012 at 15:00 BST
£1,875
Description
John Russell, Glasgow 1868, the box of rectangular form with body and cover decoration with floral displays flanking an intertwined scroll panel with raised central circular boss with armorial and motto, the gilt interior with engraved presentation to inside cover reading 'PRESENTED WITH THE FREEDOM OF THE BURGH OF CAMPELTOWN TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOHN DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND CAMPBELL, MARQUIS OF LORNE 1868', the box raised on compressed bun feet
Dimensions
15cm wide, 13oz