Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Marquis of Hastings, Governor General of India, c. 1816, boxwood lid, bust of Hastings left, 80mm, by J. Westwood. Splits in wood (notaffecting the portrait), very fine, attractive red patina, very rare and interesting (£ 60-80)

Although John Westwood is more usually recognized as a medallist, Forrer records that his medal dies were sometimes used to emboss snuff boxes. This is the only of the portrait in any form known to the cataloguer.