Snuffbox, ca. 1730

Mark:
IP, capitals in a rectangle, inside the base <br/>
Engraved:
The Gift of Gov Nugent <br/>
Exhibited:
Early American Silver from the Collection of Cornelius C. Moore; The Rhode Island Historical Society; Providence, Rhode Island; January 1961; no. 48. The Point Association of Newport; Newport, Rhode Island; July 21, 1962; no. 24. Newton College of the Sacred Heart; Newton, Massachusetts; March 10, 1963; no. 71. Salve Regina College; Newport, Rhode Island; May 17, 1964; no. 71. <br/>
Dimensions:
H. 1" D. 2 1/4" L. 3 5/8" 3.3ozt. <br/> The elliptical shape of the body tapers slightly from the moulded rim which attaches the flat top to the bottom. The top is uniquely designed in three horizontal sections with the center one divided by an elliptical-shaped depression which is itself divided. Each side slides open on a spring mechanism and passes under the rim. This spring mechanism is attached inside by two screws with the heads appearing on the outside of the body. The fine engraving on the top consists of horizontal bands and swirls infilled with tiny dots. Included in the decoration is the script engraving "The Gift of Gov Nugent."