ENGLISH THEATRE. THE SILVER TESTIMONIAL TABLE SNUFF BOX OF WILLIAM FARREN foliate engraved on a pa

ENGLISH THEATRE. THE SILVER TESTIMONIAL TABLE SNUFF BOX OF WILLIAM FARREN foliate engraved on a patterned engine turned ground, the underside of the lid engraved This Box is presented by W Farren Lessee of the Strand Theatre To W Shalders As a small Token of respect for his conduct as a Man and admiration of his Talent as an Artist 25th May 1850, 9.5cm l, by Cronin & Wheeler, Birmingham 1848, 3ozs 14dwtsWilliam Farren (1786-1861) English actor; William Shalders (1800-after 1870) scene painter and "low comedian" at London, Portsmouth and Southampton theatres.