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Lovely Lacloche Freres case gifted by King Edward VIII. Rectangular case in gold tone metal features a thin horizontal striping with black enamel. Hinged case opens with a 9-diamond clasp to reveal Edward's inscription, ''Out of sight out of mind? / Edward''. The front of the case features the applied crest of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, a cavalry regiment in the British Army, decorated in green enamel. Case bears the stamp of Lacloche Freres, the French assay mark and the British import mark for 1922. Measures approximately 3.25'' x 1.75'' x 0.25''. Near fine. Provenance from Sotheby's.
King Edward VIII's Lacloche Freres Case -- Decorated in Diamonds With the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Emblem -- Gifted Circa 1922
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