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Details
A Royal presentation silver and gold cigarette/vesta case
Of rectangular form with gilt-lined interior, striker and vesta compartment at the top, and hinged case lid with gold, three colour enamel Royal cypher for H.R.H King Edward VII, hallmarks for London, 1902
Of rectangular form with gilt-lined interior, striker and vesta compartment at the top, and hinged case lid with gold, three colour enamel Royal cypher for H.R.H King Edward VII, hallmarks for London, 1902
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
Further details
Accompanied by a letter dated April 19th, 1905 and headed H.M. Yacht Victoria & Albert, stating - "Dear Mr Arthur, I am commanded by the King to write and thank you very much for your great kindness in lending your motor car to His Majesty which has been of the greatest assistance to him, and also for having given the King and Queen a chance to see your beautiful Garden. His Majesty hopes you will accept this cigarette case and use it. Yours faithfully, John W. Ward, Equerry"