A George III sterling silver table top snuff box, 1761 London, with maker's mark for Thomas shepherd, the engine turned box with a plain lid having an ornate applied floral border and bearing the engraved sentiment, 'A friend at a pinch is not to be sneezed at', hallmarked twice to the gilt washed interior, silver weight 136gr height 2.5 cm, length 9 cm, width 6 cm