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snuff box

human history
  • Description

    silver snuff box

    Country scene on lid. Deer in Parkland with Stately House and Church in the background.

    "TR" on side.

    Inside inscription: "This Box/was presented to/Mr.Thomas Ratley/as a Token of Respect/FROM A FEW FRIENDS./August 27th 1849

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1986.87
  • Accession Date
    19 Feb 1986
  • Other Id

    S859 (silver)

  • Department
snuff box, S859

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