Elizabeth II Sterling Silver and Ruby Humidor Box Made for Saudi Arabia

$24,000.00
  • Elizabeth II Sterling Silver and Ruby Humidor Box Made for Saudi Arabia
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  • Made by Peter Nicholas & Co Ltd in London in 1989. Rectangular box with corner bracket supports and hinged open scroll end handles. The top cover is engraved with map of Saudi Arabia; the names of 3 places written out and highlighted with rubies: the capital city Riyadh and two pilgrimage sites, Medina and Mecca (spelled here Makkah). Other scenes include a university campus and fortress ruins.
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The interior of the box is cedar lined and underside has black laminate. In original leather-bound presentation case with fitted velvet and cover lining gilt-stamped “Mustafa Yousuf Saleh Kaki / Jeddah”.

Fully marked. Very good condition.

Box: 2.3″ high x 8.5″ wide x 3.3″ deep
Fitted box: 3.3″ high x 10.5″ wide x 6.5″ deep.

Period: 20th Century
Origin: United Kingdom
Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Date of Manufacture: circa 1989
Materials & Techniques: Sterling Silver