Zigarettenetui mit königlichem Monogramm Christian X. von Dänemark

A cigarette case with royal monogram
Christian X. of Denmark Vipuri (Finland), 1912;

Master J. V. A. (probably Johann Viktor Aarne, master craftsman at Fabergé in St. Petersburg until 1904),
Silver, enamel, clasp with sapphire cabochon. Applied, enamelled monogram cartouche with crown and dated 1870 - 1940 (later). Hallmarked (Tardy 21ème édition, p.111 - 117).

10 x 7 cm. 181 grams.

Plus: letter from the Royal Marshals Office, Amalienborg, December 2001
The cigarette case was probably a gift to King Christian X. (1870 - 1947) on his 70th birthday.

Donation from Dr. Bernhard Heitmann