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Edward, Prince of Wales: A jewelled gold and enamel cigarette case, Henry William Dee, London, 1874
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- height: 10.2cm, 4in.
the lid applied with the rose-cut diamond-set cipher of Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910, r. 1901-1910) within the Garter motto, the end with vesta compartment containing vestas, orange tinder cord, 18ct
Condition
Generally good condition. The enamelled motto is very slightly bent, with minor enamel losses which are visible in the catalogue photo.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
1874 was a busy year for members of the British Royal and Russian Imperial families. On 11 January, the daughter of Emperor Alexander II, Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, married the second son of Queen Victoria, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh. The wedding took place in St. Petersburg, with the Prince and Princess of Wales in attendance. After the wedding, Maria Alexandrovna and Prince Alfred with their English relatives left for England and did not attend the wedding of Grand Duke Vladimir to Princess Marie in August of that year. However, at the end of September, Empress Maria Alexandrovna, accompanied by Tsarevich Alexander and Maria Feodorovna, visited her daughter in London, and it is possible that the cigarette case was brought back by one of them as a gift from the Prince of Wales to Grand Duke Vladimir.