January 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, January 30th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/30/2014
Cigarette case gifted by Mary of Teck to her son Prince Edward in 1925. Silver case features a basket weave pattern and gilt interior. An engraved line within reads, ''Darling David from Mama, God bless you, 1925''. Edward's full name is Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David and the royal family referred to him as David. Case bears the British import marks L.C.B & Co., Ltd., 1925. Measures approximately 4.25'' x 3.25'' x 0.5''. Near fine. Provenance from Sotheby's sale, The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, held in Geneva on 3 April 1987, lot 220.
Mary of Teck Silver Cigarette Case Given to Her Son Prince Edward in 1925
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