NAM.2001-04-1077-1

Silver snuff box, 1881. Silver, hallmarked, manufacturer unknown, Hong Kong, 1881 (c). Rectangular box, with Chinese oriental scenes and bamboo decoration, and central plaque bearing inscription, the cover border with figures. Presented by Col Henry Parnell (CB) to the Officers Mess, 2nd Bn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) on promotion, 1st Oct 1881. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.