October Online Auction (Sale #353)
Lot 314:
Description
Royal Interest; Miniature Vitrine, 15th Birthday Present From HM Queen Mary to H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
An early 20th century French walnut and gilt-brass mounted miniature vitrine, having two adjustable glass shelves and a later paper property label for Princess Margaret underside, no key, accompanied by a leather folder containing a letter of provenance from Christie’s, London 2006
Provenance: Christie’s, London sale #7213, lot #815, June 14, 2006
Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Streeterville), Illinois
Height: 15 1/2 inches, Width: 12 inches, Depth: 8 inches
Category: Decorative Arts > Decorative Arts
Estimated Sale Time: 1:01 pm CST
Shipping Status: Shipping Quote
Last modified: September 30, 2026, 11:38 am
Condition report:
overall light wear consistent with normal use, a stain to left rear corner of the fabric bottom surface, a crack in the upper left corner of the mirrored back, a glass shelf having a chip and heavy scratches, lacking key
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