Snuff Box

Rectangular snuffbox with scalloped edges and hinged cover, engine-turned engraving on top, bottom, and sides with a gilded interior. Inscription: Engraved within reserve on cover: Presented / to / Matthew T. Brennan Esq. / by / Joseph Dowling. / Dec. 25, 1854. Mark: Marked on cover: [sovereign's head] N [pellet] R [date letter B]. Marked on underside of base: [lion passant] [maker's or sponsor's mark] [Birmingham assay office mark.]