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Cartier, Londres, a silver and powder case with the queen Elisabeth armory, years 1955, signed, gift of the Queen Elisabeth II to the Queen Helene of Romania, Cartier fifted fitted case embossed to the Queen Elisabeth II royal Cypher. With a greetings card of Elisabeth II to the Queen of Romania "Sita"

Provenance : The powder case is a gift from the Queen Elisabeth II (1926-2022) to the Queen Hélène of Romania (1896-1982) who gave her to lady-in-waiting Madam Hélèna Nelly de Catargi and since stayed in the family. With a greetings card of Elisabeth II to the Queen of Romania (nick name Sita". Madam Hélèna Nelly de Catargi (1896-1997) or "Totita" was the lady-in-waiting and advisor from 1940 to her death 1982.

Lot 4838
Estimate
CHF 2 000 - 3,000
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 5 500

Description

Cartier, Londres, a silver and powder case with the queen Elisabeth armory, years 1955, signed, gift of the Queen Elisabeth II to the Queen Helene of Romania, Cartier fifted fitted case embossed to the Queen Elisabeth II royal Cypher. With a greetings card of Elisabeth II to the Queen of Romania "Sita"

Provenance : The powder case is a gift from the Queen Elisabeth II (1926-2022) to the Queen Hélène of Romania (1896-1982) who gave her to lady-in-waiting Madam Hélèna Nelly de Catargi and since stayed in the family. With a greetings card of Elisabeth II to the Queen of Romania (nick name Sita". Madam Hélèna Nelly de Catargi (1896-1997) or "Totita" was the lady-in-waiting and advisor from 1940 to her death 1982.

Condition report

Good overall condition

Powder case : It shows sign of normal wear with micro scratches and scratches
The Carter box is in used condition

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