.jpg?w=1)
To be sold in aid of charity, property from T.R.H. The Dukes of Gloucester
A GOLD PRESENTATION CIGARETTE-CASE
UNMARKED, CIRCA 1950
Details
A GOLD PRESENTATION CIGARETTE-CASE
UNMARKED, CIRCA 1950
The cover engraved with a cypher with royal crown above, within a chased foliate gold border, with raised gold push-piece
4½ in. (110 mm.) wide
7 oz. (224 gr.)
The cypher is that of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia (1930-1975), whose coronation H.R.H. the Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) attended in 1930. The Duke greeted the Emperor on his arrival in Portsmouth for a State Visit in 1954 when he was installed as a Knight of the Garter. He also visited Ethiopia as guest of Emperor Hailie Selassie in November 1958.
UNMARKED, CIRCA 1950
The cover engraved with a cypher with royal crown above, within a chased foliate gold border, with raised gold push-piece
4½ in. (110 mm.) wide
7 oz. (224 gr.)
The cypher is that of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia (1930-1975), whose coronation H.R.H. the Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) attended in 1930. The Duke greeted the Emperor on his arrival in Portsmouth for a State Visit in 1954 when he was installed as a Knight of the Garter. He also visited Ethiopia as guest of Emperor Hailie Selassie in November 1958.
Provenance
Given to H.R.H. the Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) by Emperor Hailie Selassie (1930-1975).
Brought to you by
Adrian Hume Sayer