British Royal Interest: Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Presentation Cigarette Case Alfred
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Description
Rectangular with hinged striker to top and hinged cover applied with the crowned arms of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, engraved To EPC from HRH for Lord Edward Pelham-Clinton, Master of the Queen's Household (1894-1901). Length 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm), approximately 4 ounces.
Lord Edward Pelham-Clinton (1836-1907), was second son of Henry Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle. After a a military career with the Rifle Brigade where he served in the Crimea and then with tours of Canada and India, Clinton served as one term with the Liberals in Parliament before joining the Royal household first as Groom-in-Waiting to the Queen from 1881 to 1894 and then as Master of the Household until her death in 1901. Under King Edward VII, he reverted to role as Groom-in-Waiting holding the position until his own death in 1907.
Good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; covers good and tight
Condition
Good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; covers good and tight
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British Royal Interest: Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Presentation Cigarette Case Alfred
Estimate $700 - $1,000
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