A FRENCH SILVER AND GOLD CIGARETTE CASE, MARK OF AUGUSTE BESSON, PARIS, 20TH CENTURY, WITH LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR GEORGE STOCKWELL, 1923
A FRENCH SILVER AND GOLD CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF AUGUSTE BESSON, PARIS, 20TH CENTURY, WITH LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR GEORGE STOCKWELL, 1923
Oblong, the sides, base and hinged cover chased with alternating reeded bands, the cover applied with gold regimental badge, with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the interior engraved with an inscription, marked inside base and cover, engraved on bezel 'C. Worth 13/14 New Bond Street W.1.'
3 3/8 in. (84 mm.)
3 oz. 11 dwt. (111 gr.)
The badge is that of the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment. H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) joined the regiment in 1921, later becoming Colonel-in-Chief.
The inscription reads ''Xmas 1924'.
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Property from T.R.H. The Dukes of Gloucester
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A FRENCH SILVER AND GOLD CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF AUGUSTE BESSON, PARIS, 20TH CENTURY, WITH LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR GEORGE STOCKWELL, 1923
Oblong, the sides, base and hinged cover chased with alternating reeded bands, the cover applied with gold regimental badge, with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the interior engraved with an inscription, marked inside base and cover, engraved on bezel 'C. Worth 13/14 New Bond Street W.1.'
3 3/8 in. (84 mm.)
3 oz. 11 dwt. (111 gr.)
The badge is that of the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment. H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) joined the regiment in 1921, later becoming Colonel-in-Chief.
The inscription reads ''Xmas 1924'.
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Property from T.R.H. The Dukes of Gloucester
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