SIR WALTER RALEIGH'S TOBACCO BOX.
A find of interest to the antiquary is reported to have been made at Budleigh, not far from the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh. The article is believed to be the tobacco-box of Sir Walter. It was purchased from or old lady, who stated that she could trace it back through members of her own family for over 200 years. The box is an oval one, rather more than three inches in length, and on the cover is a silver medallion, bearing an inscription, the legible portion of which is, "Sir Walter Raleigh, from his good friend, but simple squire j" but the remaining words cannot be deciphered. The inscription surmounts a representation in high relief of Sir Walter Raleigh smoking his pipe, and an attendant throwing a bucket of water over him because he thought his master was on fire. Tto box was purchased for a few shillings, and is now in possession of one of the Alderman of Exeter.
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Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 81, 20 December 1884, Page 5
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204SIR WALTER RALEIGH'S TOBACCO BOX. Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 81, 20 December 1884, Page 5
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