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Case for a tie pin from the firm of L. Guériat in Saint Pete…
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219
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Case for a tie pin from the firm of L. Guériat in Saint Pete…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
Case for a tie pin from the firm of L. Guériat in Saint Petersburg,
located at 14 Morskaya, in light wood, with a gilt bronze imperial crown on the lid, hinged by a push-button and lined inside with velvet and cream silk with the firm's stamp.
Late 19th-early 20th century.
L. 10.8 cm.
Provenance
- Given by Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia (1878-1918) to Serge Benett and Edith Benett, née Rata (1882-?), respectively riding instructor and governess to the Grand Duke during his exile in England between 1912 and 1914.
- The estate then passed to their daughter, Mary Benett (1916-1983).
- Then by descent.
See original version (French)
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Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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