Ended on Friday, 15 December 2023 at 02:00.

1935 - 1936 DUKE OF YORK CORRESPONDENCE 1935 - 1936 eight items relating to the friendship between the Duke and Duchess

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Start of the sale:
Friday, 10 November 2023 at 13:00
Item n°1901095422
Sale ends:
Friday, 15 December 2023 at 02:00
Lot:
#1403
Catalogue:
CSA 8354
Estimated price:
between £1,500.00 and £1,800.00

1935 - 1936 DUKE OF YORK CORRESPONDENCE 1935 - 1936 eight items relating to the friendship between the Duke and Duchess of York and Frank Webber L.R.I.B.A. architect and a director of the builders William Willet Ltd of Sloane Square following his tenure in charge of works at the Royal Lodge, Windsor. Includes three letters handwritten and signed 'Albert' the Duke of York, a 1936 Christmas card depicting an aerial photograph of the Royal Lodge with its two new wings and a personal note from the new King 'The House that Webber built' penned just days after his brothers abdication, also a beautiful silver cigarette box (139 x 92 x 46mm) by Garrard & Co. the lid inscribed 'AE' under Crown given by their majesty's to Mr Webber, and a couple of envelopes hand addressed by the Duke. Accompanied by a letter from Mr Webbers son which relates the gifting of the silver box. An important and unique grouping.

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1935 - 1936 DUKE OF YORK CORRESPONDENCE 1935 - 1936 eight items relating to the friendship between the Duke and Duchess

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