In the form of a sentry box, the body rectangular, the roof (lid) triangular, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of a royal guardsman standing in doorway at attention; he wears full uniform including belted red jacket, black trousers, tall black bearskin hat and holds bayonet at his side. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker on bottom.
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Made by Sampson Mordan &amp; Company</div>
1886–87
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