Vermeil (925e) cigarette case, rectangular in shape with rou - Lot 194

Vermeil (925e) cigarette case, rectangular in shape with rounded corners; the hinged lid features a full-surface polychrome enamel decoration depicting the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece and is engraved with the signature in Greek of the future King George II of Greece: “Georgios / 1921”; the interior is engraved with a Greek inscription reading “Gift from Crown Prince George to Anastase A. Metaxas, architect of the royal palaces.” Signs of wear. In a case by the Vourakis firm in Athens. Birmingham, 1908. Silversmith: John William Barrett (active 1903–1953). L. 7.6 x D. 8.8 cm. Gross weight: 137.8 g. Provenance A gift presented by the future King George II of Greece to Anastase A. Metaxas, architect of the royal palaces (1862–1937), in 1921.

Schätzpreis:€800

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