The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

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A George VI leather jewel case by Asprey, London, circa 1950

Auction Closed

March 24, 08:41 PM GMT

Estimate

400 - 600 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A George VI leather jewel case by Asprey, London

circa 1950


pigskin covered and in the form of an attaché case, the lid gilt-tooled with entwined 'PB' below a baron's coronet, the velvet interior with compartments and lifting tray, stamped 'ASPREY, LONDON', sliding release lock signed Joseph Bramah, with a canvas slip case

8cm. high, 27.5cm. wide, 19cm. deep

Acquired by, or more likely, a gift to Patricia, Lady Brabourne (1924-2017) whose monogram is on the lid.

It is possible this jewel case was a wedding gift in October 1946. It appears to date from that time. The distinctive monogram, reflecting her husbands family name and title, was designed by her father, whom may well have given this case as a gift (also see lot 375)