LARGE 88g SCOTTISH CASED SOLID STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX 200 GALLAGHER

LARGE 88g SCOTTISH CASED SOLID STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX 200 GALLAGHER
£225.00
Item number: 409//135/40/

A super quality large Scottish cased solid sterling silver snuff or pill box. It is hallmarked for Edinburgh 2000 with the maker being PJD for Peter John Doherty, made for Gallagher's who had links to Aspreys and Garrards. It has a stylish design with cast catch and internally gilding. It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. The hinge is smooth and tight. The JJG (J J Gallagher) logo is on the base. It measures over 2.5 inches (6.6cms) long by 1.75 inches (4.3cm) wide by over 0.50 inch (1.5cm) tall and weighs 88 grams excluding the outer case. A very high quality example.