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Wexford Militia Burlwood and Sterling Humidor

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Wexford Militia Burlwood and Sterling Humidor
19th century, burl walnut case, each heavy silver mount marked with lion passant and other hallmarks, central lid with crown over 3rd Bn R.I. Wexford Melitia; sliding silver lock opens to reveal divided humidor, cedar lined, silver lock marked: "Dobson & Sons, 32 Picadilly, London, W."; center of open lid with silver plaque reading: "The Burial of Sir John Moore At Coruna, Not a drum was heard, Not a Funeral Note, As his Corpse to the Rampart we buried, Not a Soldier discharged his farewell shot O'er the grave where our hero we buried.", includes several cigars.

Minor surface scratches to box.

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