A George III Irish provincial silver snuff box

A George III Irish provincial silver snuff box,

by Carden Terry, Cork circa 1785,

oval navette form, flush hinged cover, engraved decoration, initialled, length 8cm, approx. weight 1.8oz.

Provenance: The Lion Collection, no. 194.

Illustrated in Culme, J. British Silver Boxes 1640-1840, The Lion Collection, Antique Collector's Club, 2015, page 176.