Silver and Coins - 29 Oct 2008
1496
Royal Presentation: a modern cigarette case, plain rounded oblong form, gilt interior, the cover engraved with the insignia of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales - later, briefly, King Edward VIII, the interior inscribed "St Lucia, W. INDIES, 1920" by Alfred Clark, London 1919, incised "CLARK 33 NEW BOND ST. W" complete with original pouch - with the Prince of Wales' feathers. 3.25in (8.4cm) high. 3.25oz *Perhaps this was a Royal gift to the Governor of the island or other dignitary during the Prince of Wales' tour of the British Empire which concluded in 1920.


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