Bibi Hilton's Russian Hand Painted Box and Phone Book

Bibi Hilton's Vintage Russian Hand Painted Lacquer Box and Phone Book (From the Estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton) - This vintage Russian hand painted lacquer trinket box and phone book were owned by Mrs. Bibi Hilton, who acquired them during a trip to the country with her husband, Eric Hilton. The box is painted with an exquisite image of a queen, and the phone book with a young woman playing an instrument. The phone book was used by Mrs. Hilton and has various handwritten names and telephone numbers. Measurements: box-6.25" x 3.25" x 1.5", book-4.40" x 3". This item comes directly from the estate of Mrs. Bibi Hilton. Mrs. Hilton was the wife of famed Hilton hotelier and heir Eric Hilton of the Hilton Hotel family, the youngest grandson of Conrad Hilton. As the wife of Eric Hilton, Bibi Hilton traveled the world as a goodwill ambassadress for the Hilton Hotel chain. For over three decades, until his death, Bibi worked alongside her husband as his partner further branding the Hilton name to the internationally iconic status it is today. Bibi Hilton's brother-in-law, Barron Hilton, often acknowledged her as one of the Hilton Hotels Corporation's greatest assets. Each buyer will receive an appreciation letter from the estate of Bibi Hilton for participating in Mrs. Hilton's auction.