Lot 1458
  • 1458

A German 14 karat gold and jeweled Royal presentation cigarette case, Gebruder Friedlaender, Berlin, circa 1910

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked inside base
  • gold, rubies, diamonds, emeralds
  • length 4 in.
  • 10.2 cm
reeded rectangular, mounted with monogram of Ferdinand of Bulgaria and crown set with rubies, diamonds, and emeralds, the left hand side with match compartment, the back with wick compartment with concealed release button, the cover fitted probably later with a beveled mirror

Condition

one dent on the right-hand side, otherwise good
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Catalogue Note

Ferdinand of Bulgaria (1861-1948), ruled 1887-1919, first as Prince regent, later as Tsar. His mother was Princess Clementine of Bourbon-Orleans, daughter of Louis-Philippe of France. In 1893, he married the Bourbon princess, Marie Louise of Parma.