A George IV Irish presentation silver-gilt snuff box,

A George IV Irish presentation silver-gilt snuff box,
by Henry Flavell, Dublin 1827,
rectangular cushion form, the sides and borders chased with roses, thistles and shamrock, on a matted background, the hinged cover inscribed 'A grateful family deeply sensible of the benefit and comfort they have derived from the eminent surgical skill, tender and kind attention, on a most trying occasion beg Sur. Smyley to accept this small token of their united regard', the underside with an armorial, in a fitted velvet lined red case, length 9.5cm, approx. weight 6.8oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from Sotheby's London, 22 May 1997, lot 151.
The armorial is that of Smiley.