H.H. Maharaja of Rajpipla's 1934 Epsom Derby silver cigarette case
Winning Bid:
£600
That’s a wrap! We've reached the end of the auction and we’re busy tying up final bids behind the scenes. Thanks for being part of it — we’ll be in touch soon.
H.H. Maharaja of Rajpipla's silver cigarette case commemorating the victory of Windsor Lad in the 1934 Derby at Epsom, hallmarked Colin Hewer Cheshire, Chester, 1927, the engine turned cover set with the Maharaja's personal coronet above the letter “V” for “Vijaysinhji, gilt interior inscribed WINDSOR LAD, DERBY 1934, 8.5cm. square, in purple Mappin & Webb retailer's case, good condition; sold with two letters of provenance from Prince “Pippy” Rajpipla, and a photostat relating to the 1934 Derby, (4)
Lots 1 to 9 are being sold on behalf of the Injured Jockeys Fund.