The cotton handkerchief made for the then-Princess Elizabeth in the late 1940s is expected to fetch up to $670. (Reeman Dansie via SWNS)
By Faye Mayern
Queen Elizabeth II’s hanky and Wallis Simpson’s gold toothpick case are going under the hammer next week.
The cotton handkerchief made for the then-Princess Elizabeth in the late 1940s is expected to fetch up to £500 ($670).
The 30 cm square embroidered cloth has the crowned E cipher - specially designed for the Princess when she married Prince Philip.
Wallis Simpson's toothpick case. (Reeman Dansie via SWNS)
By Talker
The cipher was used by her until she ascended the throne in 1952, after which she used a crowned ERII cipher.
When asked how it came into the possession of the collector, auctioneer James Grinter joked: “Well, she dropped it and it was picked up by someone.
“There you go - it’s as simple as that.”
Auctioneers Reeman Dansie also has a gold toothpick case once owned by Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, and a coronet worn at King George IV’s 1820 coronation going up for auction.
A coronet worn at King George IV’s 1820 coronation. (Reeman Dansie via SWNS)
By Talker
The American socialite’s Imperial Russian case could fetch up to £3,500 ($4,695).
George IV’s silver-gilt Viscount’s coronet is estimated to sell between £2,000 and £3,000 ($2,685 and $4,025).
It was refurbished for King Edward VII’s coronation in 1902 with new red velvet cap with silk lining and ermine fur trim.
Reeman Dansie’s Royalty, Fine Art and Antiques Sale runs from Tuesday, Nov. 10, to Thursday, Nov. 12.
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