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Auction: 24025 - Historical Documents Featuring the Major David Cecil Underwood Jr Collection of Royal Visits to India 1876-1906
Lot: 85

(x) The Major David Cecil Underwood Jr. Collection
India Royal Visit 1905-06
Silver royal presentation cigarette case, in the original fitted leather case with the Prince of Wales's feathers in gilt on the lid; engraved with the royal cyphers of the Prince and Princess (G & VM) on either side of the Prince of Wales's badge, "HMS RENOWN / INDIA 1905-6" below. The cigarette case with a gilt interior has the original tinder cord with its retainer chain attached, silver hallmark for 1905, London, as retailed by Alfred Clark, royal warrant holders whose name appears engraved on the inner lid. A spectacular item (the fitted case 6x4")

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Sold for
£2,500

Starting price
£950