- 79
A jewelled leather cigarette case, Clark, London, circa 1894
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- height: 12.7cm, 5in.
the insert lid applied with a cat's eye stone within rose-cut diamonds and inscribed in ink: Pour le cher Wladimir/ a souvenir of/ "aunt" Alix/ Xmas 1894
Condition
Excellent condition with some time wear.
"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
The two eldest daughters of King Christian IX of Denmark, Empress Maria Feodorovna and Alexandra, Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra, were close throughout their lives. After the death of Emperor Alexander III in November 1894, Alexandra travelled to St Petersburg and remained at her widowed sister's side for two and a half months, during which time she often saw Grand Duke Vladimir and his family, presenting this case to him at Christmas.