Live Auction 17736Property from descendants of Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary
A GEORGE V SILVER CIGARETTE-CASE
Lot 56 Property from T.R.H. The Dukes of Gloucester

A GEORGE V SILVER CIGARETTE-CASE

MARK OF SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON, 1911

Closed13 December 2019

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GBP 2,000

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A GEORGE V SILVER CIGARETTE-CASE
MARK OF SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON, 1911
The cover and base with horizontal reeding, the cover with circular plain cartouche engraved with the initial 'H', silver bar push-piece, gilt interior engraved with inscription, marked on inside of cover and push-piece
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (110 gr.)
Inscribed 'For Harry / from / Bertie / 31 . 3. 18'

Given to H.R.H. The Prince Henry, later Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) by his brother H.R.H. The Prince Albert, later Duke of York and H.M. King George VI (b.1895, r.1936-1952), on the occasion of his 18th birthday.