Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25 Apr 2017
A Japanese Royal presentation silver cigarette case
A Japanese Royal presentation silver cigarette case,
retailed by Miyamolo Shoko, Tokyo,
rectangular form, the front engraved with the royal emblem, in a fitted case, length 8.5cm, approx. weight 3oz.
Provenance:
This cigarette case was presented to Mr. Harry Clifford Greenfiled, MBE, Stationmaster of Waterloo Station in 1937, while Prince Chichibu was here for the coronation of George VI. Greenfield's MBE was awarded for services in connection with overseas visitors.