Check the listing for details. SNUFF/PILL/TRINKET BOX ‘PETER JOHN DOHERTY’ HM SILVER 84g ENGINE TURNED 2001. Listed at 378.29 USD. SUPERB FINE QUALITY VINTAGE HM SILVER/GILT ENGINE TURNED “PETER JOHN DOHERTY” 84g SNUFF BOX 2001. Super quality sterling silver multi purpose box with A FREE CARTOUCHE by Peter John Doherty, hallmarked from London in 2001, Engraved J.J.G (J J Gallagher Ltd), these were given away free to clients from one of there companies called Gallagher Developments and has nothing to do do with the Tobacco giants Gallagher’s. The box has laurencekirk hinges making them almost undetectable when the box is closed and almost airtight. Peter John Doherty made these for several years before Richard Jarvis took over after the death of Doherty in 2009, Richard Jarvis was involved in the quality control prior to him going on to make them. THE BOX IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION! The lid is hinged which is strong & sits flush with the body of the box. On opening the lid is revealed A BEAUTIFUL GILT MATT FINISH. The box is BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED WITH AN ENGINE TURNED DESIGN & THE LID HAS A SCROLLING THUMB PIECE. Peter Doherty (Silversmith), formerly of Branston Street and Northampton Street, sadly passed away on 18th February 2009, aged 60. For 42 years, he had been manufacturing silverware, specialising in silver boxes and corporate business gifts with special commissions to the highest standards whilst still using traditional methods. Much of his work was for the crown jewellers, Asprey and Garrards and Hamilton & Inches in Scotland. He also manufactured silverware for government members and The Royal Family and was also commissioned to make the presentation boxes for Royal Ascot and the Ryder Cup. Peter was a very popular figure in the Jewellery Quarter. HALLMARKED… BASE… PJD… PETER JOHN DOHERTY 925,lion,3 towers,b… Edinburgh,2001 WEIGHT… 84g LENGTH.. 6.5cm WIDTH… 4.3cm DEPTH… 1.5cm ITEM IS SENT SPECIAL DELIVERY WITH TRACKING. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SEARCH. ITEM 640