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The coat-of-arms is that of Godolphin ensigned by a baron's coronet, probably for Francis Godolphin Osborne (18 October, 1777 - 15 February, 1850), the first Baron Godolphin, second son of Francis Osborne (1751 - 1799), 5th Duke of Leeds, and his wife Amelia Darcy, Marchioness of Carmarthen, 12th Baroness Darcy de Knayth, 9th Baroness Conyers, 5th Countess of Mértola.
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With scratches consistent with age and use, rubbing to sides where cover rests, one slight bend to rim of box, lid fits snugly, engraving crisp. 5 oz. 4 dwt. (162 gr.).
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Lot 541Sale 19200
MARK OF ALEXANDER JAMES STRACHAN, LONDON, 1807A GEORGE III SILVER TOBACCO BOX AND COVEREstimate: USD 800 - 1,200
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