freedom box / Henry Grattan, Dublin, 1779

Freedom box. Dublin, c.1779; no date letter; mark of Arthur Keene. Lid engraved with the arms, crest, motto and heraldic supporters of the Corporation of Weavers, the bottom inscribed 'the corporation of weavers unanimously present the freedom of their guild to henry grattan esqr for his uniform and truly patriotic conduct in parliament Dublin 1st October 1779, Montford Green, Master; Thomas Angier, John Costly, Wardens'. 7.62 cm (3 in) diameter.;