Description
Snuff Box, early nineteenth-century
On lid: Francis Buckle; Hhandwritten note stuck on inside lid: Francis Buckle won 5 derbys and 2 St. Legers.1792 John Bull, 1794 Daedalus, 1802 Tyrant, 1811 Phantom, 1823 Emilius, 1800 Champion, 1804 Sancho
Frank Buckle, the son of a Newmarket saddler, rode his first race in 1783 at the age of 16. He won a total of 27 Classic races during his 49 year-long career as a jockey. He is depicted on this snuffbox.
Credit Line
Gifted by: Mrs D J Tooke