Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake, horn snuff box, circa 1710, by John O'Brisset, arms of the Drake family with motto below, signed O. B below the legend, SIC PARUIS MAGNA, SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, , 100 x 78 mm. A minor piece of restoration on the lip, otherwise extremely fine and rare, particularly in this condition. £Sold
There has been much debate as to the purpose of these boxes which are sometimes dated 1712. They are now thought to be election gifts when standing for Tavistock at the time or else coming of age gifts from the Fourth Baronet.
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