A splendid large album with the British royal coat of
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Weapons & ArmorRelated Weapons & Armor
More Items in British Weapons & Armor
View MoreRecommended Collectibles
View MoreItem Details
Description
A splendid large album with the British royal coat of arms and photos of the Wittelsbach family, circa 1910 A total of 26, 2 mm cardboard sheets edged with gilt, 50 black and white photographs of the Wittelsbach family, mounted in pairs, including Prince and Princess Rupprecht, Prince Regent Luitpold, Prince Albrecht, members of the Romanian royal family, such as Printesa Elisaveta etc. Furthermore, family photographs, military settings, riding scenes, fishing, at the theatre. The exceptionally distinguished, thick album cover bound in dark blue velvet (rubbed, minor losses to the fabric), delicate metal appliqués in silver and nickel-silver with elaborate relief decoration, the British coat of arms below a crown enamelled on the front in a wreath of roses. The flyleaf in champagne-coloured, watered, ribbed silk (spotted with mould). The pages somewhat stained, small tears, two metal clasps are missing. Slightly damaged, signs of age. Dimensions 43 x 33 x 10 cm, weight approx. 7.8 kg.The album appears to be a personal, royal gift.Provenance: Collection of Christopher and Karin Ross.Condition: II - III
Condition
II - III
Buyer's Premium
- 28%
A splendid large album with the British royal coat of
Estimate €1,800 - €3,600
1 bidder is watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Grasbrunn / Munich, deSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
TOP