Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

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From the Collection of Princess Nadezhda of Bulgaria, Duchess of Württemberg (1899-1958)

Two Russian birch wood cigarette cases, early 20th century and circa 1932

Auction Closed

November 7, 12:14 PM GMT

Estimate

1,600 - 2,500 CHF

Lot Details

Description

From the Collection of Princess Nadezhda of Bulgaria, Duchess of Württemberg (1899-1958)


Two Russian birch wood cigarette cases, early 20th century and circa 1932


Comprising: a cigarette case applied with a mistletoe spray collet-set with cabochon rubies, with a striker strip; and a case inscribed 'Nadejda Weihnachten 1932'.


combined weight approx. 126g

length of largest 9cm, 3 1/2 in.; length of smallest 6.5cm, 2 1/2 in.

Princess Nadezhda of Bulgaria, Duchess of Württemberg (1899-1958)

The cigarette case inscribed 'Nadejda Weihnachten 1932' presumably was given to Princess Nadezhda of Bulgaria, Duchess of Württemberg (1899-1958) as a Christmas present in 1932.