Small, oblong, lidded silver box. - Lot 297

Small, oblong, lidded silver box. English hallmark for London, 1896–1901. Date letter “d” for 1899. Master silversmith’s mark: “WCJL,” likely for R. William GIBSON & John LANGMAN, members of the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. "Swan" hallmark. Inscribed on the inside of the lid: "R.A.ARNOLD_ MEOPHAM COURT KENT". The ARNOLD family was based at Meopham Court. In recent times, it was represented by Major Ralph ARNOLD, son of George MATTHEW ARNOLD, who served eight terms as mayor of GRAVENSEND and as a county councilor. Its members included the lawyer George ARNOLD (of Milton Hall, Kent), as well as Sir Arthur ARNOLD and Sir Edwin ARNOLD. H: 31.9 mm. L: 80.43 mm. W: 72 mm. Weight: 71.1 grams.