Gilded silver rectangular snuffbox, the cover with flush hinge, shell and scroll thumb piece, within rose, clover, thistle and leaf border, the base with presentation inscription, within small shell and flower head border.  The presentation inscription reads: "Presented by the Head Porters of the Linen Hall to James King Esq. Chamberlain. As a sincere token of their respect and gratitude for his zealous attention to their comforts on all occasions. Dublin Sepr 20th 1822".

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