The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
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
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)