"THE KING'S SPEECH" MOVIE CONNECTION

Four Kings: King Edward VII (right) with his successors—(from left to right) his son, the future King George V, and grandsons, the future King Edward VIII and King George VI, played by Colin Firth. This Necessaire belonged to his grandfather King Edward VII.

King Edward VII Necessaire

England
1906
Once owned by King Edward VII, this superb necessaire, or dressing case, is a thrilling glimpse into the life of this illustrious monarch. Crafted by Pittway Brothers in the Gladstone style and covered in fine alligator skin, this intriguing fitted case opens to reveal an extensive and complete set of beautifully crafted instruments and personal items that are sure to have been of great use to the well-traveled king. The collection of items includes a variety of glass containers with sterling silver fittings, implements with ivory handles and pigskin-covered cases and notepads, all bearing His Majesty's cypher and crown. The personal belongings of members of royalty hold a particular interest for brilliant provenance as much as for the exceptional quality. These items are most often found in museums or in very fortunate private collections. To find one of these items on the market, in such outstanding and complete condition, is extraordinarily rare.

Case is stamped "PITTWAY BROTHERS LONDON MANUFACTURERS & SILVERSMITHS"

All silver is hallmarked London, 1906 with the maker's mark for Norman Marshall.

The eldest son of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII has the distinction of holding the title of Prince of Wales longer than anyone else in history. Prevented from participating officially in government while his mother lived, Edward became a man of leisure, notoriously indulging in a number of pastimes, some rather disreputable. However, he did enjoy traveling, and did so quite often. Upon ascending the throne in 1901, his penchant for travel proved very useful. His extensive European travels gave him a solid foundation as an ambassador in foreign relations. He was related to quite a few of the royal houses of Europe, a relationship that allowed him to be actively involved in foreign policy negotiations. In fact, Edward's involvement had direct bearing on the alliances between Great Britain and both France and Russia. He was also the most fashionable monarch that Great Britain had ever had, and was known to have his outfits sketched by turn-of-the-century paparazzi. Though his reign was short-lived, he was a beloved figure among his subjects for many years.

Price:

$44,500

Condition*
Excellent

Measurements
height: 11.5 in.
depth: 12.38 in.
width/length: 18.5 in.

Specifications
Number of items: 42
Materials/Techniques: Alligator Skin, glass containers with sterling silver
Creator: Pittway Brothers

Photography
provided by MS Rau Antiques

Location
MS Rau Antiques
630 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
USA

Phone: 877-315-8652

E-Mail: info@rauantiques.com

Dealer Ref. : 29-5864
Ref. : U1011248911136