Super quality sterling silver multi purpose box of rose gold by Peter John Doherty, hallmarked from London in 2004, Engraved J.J.G (J J Gallagher Ltd), these were given away free to clients from one of there companies called Gallagher Developments and has nothing to do do with the Tobacco giants Gallagher’s.

The box has laurencekirk hinges making them almost undetectable when the box is closed and almost airtight.

Peter John Doherty made these for several years before Richard Jarvis took over after the death of Doherty in 2009, Richard Jarvis was involved in the quality control prior to him going on to make them.

The box has no damage but does have some stubborn marks in the machine turned decoration, measures 64x41x13mm.

Doherty for 42 years, he had been manufacturing silverware, specialising in silver boxes and corporate business gifts with special commissions to the highest standards whilst still using traditional methods.

Much of his work was for the crown jewellers, Asprey and Garrards and Hamilton & Inches in Scotland. He also manufactured silverware for government members and The Royal Family and was also commissioned to make the presentation boxes for Royal Ascot and the Ryder Cup.