1800s ENGLISH GRETNA GREEN ELOPING COUPLE PEWTER BOX

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1800s ENGLISH GRETNA GREEN ELOPING COUPLE PEWTER BOX Presented is a fine antique English pewter box. The rectangular box has a hinged lid that is engraved with a scene of a carriage pulled by four horses. The engraving above the carriage scene reads, "A Gentleman & Lady going to Gretna Green Post haste Yes Hip a hip Go it go it." Gretna Green was a small Scottish town that became legendary as a destination for eloping English couples because young couples could get married in Scotland without parental consent. Apparently this town was the Las Vegas of the early 1800s or late 1700s. I have never seen another box or souvenir from Gretna Green. The box is hallmarked on the underside with London and a cross over an X. T is also a small circular hallmark on the side of the box. This box was made in the first half of the 1800s, probably the 1820s or 1830s in London. The box is in great condition. It has some wear commensurate with age, but t are no dents, no splits, no breaks, and no repairs. The box measures 3 5/8 by 3 by 1 3/8 inches. Please scroll down or click to see photographs of this item , or for information regarding the following: For the American bidder , for the international bidder , payment methods accepted, about our photographs, and our contact information. Good luck and bid with confidence. For the American Bidder Shipping including insurance will be $12.00. These charges are based on UPS ground rates and US Postal Services Parcel Post rates. If you wish to ship via Registered Mail, Express Mail, Priority Mail, overnight, 2nd or 3rd day shipping it will cost extra. Please email us if you have questions. For the International Bidder Payment methods accepted from international bidders: We can only accept PayPal from bidders with PayPal confirmed shipping addresses in the following countries: Canada, United Kingdom and the United States. We do not accept payments by PayPal for items to be shipped outside of UK, USA or Canada. If you need your item shipped outside of the USA, UK or Canada you must pay by a personal check in US Dollars or by an International Money Order, bank wire transfer, or other methods pre-approved by us. Please email with any questions, see our contact information below. Email us before the auction ends for an estimate of shipping and insurance fees to your country. Your shipping fees will vary from the quoted auction fees. You can also research shipping methods at the official USPS website: http://ircalc.usps.gov/ You are responsible for making sure that items purchased are legal for import into your country, and for any import duties or taxes imposed by your country. We are not responsible for items that may be seized by your country's customs offices. If you need our help in any way, or have questions, we will do our best to assist you. Payment Methods Accepted We accept personal checks, money orders, international money orders in US Dollars, bank wire transfers, electronic payments from PayPal, and other methods pre-approved by us. If you pay with a personal check, we will hold shipment of your item for 12 days following receipt of your check. To all PayPal users: We can only accept PayPal from bidders with PayPal confirmed shipping addresses in the following countries: Canada, United Kingdom and the United States. If you do not have a PayPal confirmed address you must choose another payment method such as those listed above. If you reside outside of the USA please read our information for international bidders . About Photographs and Item Size Please note that the item in the photographs may be larger or smaller in actuality. The photographs do not represent true size. Please check the description for physical dimensions and email with any questions. Contact Us If you have any questions please email us at: On weekdays you can call us from from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at Eastern Standard Time. Please do not hesitate to call or email us during or after any ... read more

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