Early Spoons, Silver and Collectors' Items - 26th January 2005

Lot 579

A late 19th century Turkish silver gilt and enamel presentation cigarette case

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £3500

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Description

A late 19th century Turkish silver gilt and enamel presentation cigarette case , with rocialle borders and an enamel view of the city on the cover, the interior inscribed "Presented to Vice Admiral Sir George Tryon KCB by the Sultan Abdul Hamid II Constantinople June 1892", contained in a fitted box and sold with a paper remnant relating to its presentation, 3.25in (8.2cm) 2.5oz.