AN ELIZABETH II PARCEL-GILT SNUFF-BOX
Lot 58 To be sold in aid of charity, property from T.R.H. The Dukes of Gloucester

AN ELIZABETH II PARCEL-GILT SNUFF-BOX

MAKER'S MARK S. D'AW, LONDON, 1981

Closed13 December 2019

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GBP 375

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AN ELIZABETH II PARCEL-GILT SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK S. D'AW, LONDON, 1981
The parcel-gilt cover cast and chased with scrolling foliage and with wavy rim, gilt interior, the base engraved with an inscription which reads ' In gratitude / from all members of / BLESMA / 24 April 1982', marked on inside of cover and base
2½ in. (65 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (112 gr.)

Specialist note

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, formerly known as the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association, is a British charity that helps all serving and ex-Service men and women who have lost limbs, or lost the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing rehabilitation activities and welfare support. Formed as a national charity in 1932 it operates throughout the United Kingdom. It celebrated its golden jubilee in 1982. HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, served as the charity's Patron from 1948 until 2004.