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Gustav VI Karelian Birchwood Cigar Box

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Gustav VI Karelian Birchwood Cigar Box
<B>Royal Swedish King Gustav VI Karelian Birchwood Cigar Box</B></I><BR><I>Mid 20th century</B></I><BR><BR>Rectangular, of oval section, the hinged cover applied with the silver entwined initials <I>GA </B></I>for Gustaf VI Adolf, King of Sweden (r. 1950-1973) below Swedish Royal crown-5 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 in<BR><BR>Gustav VI Adolf (1882-1973)<BR><BR>King Gustav VI reigned over Sweden from 1950 to 1973. During his years as crown prince, Gustav combined a traditional military career with a less conventional in archeology. He participated in a number of digs in Asia and Europe, and was regarded an authority on Chinese pottery. Shortly before his death, the Riksdag (legislature) stripped the Swedish monarchy of its remaining constitutional powers upon the accession of his heir, King Carl XVI, in 1973.<BR>

<B>Condition Report:</B> <FONT size=3><P>(worn, chipped near upper right corner)</P></FONT><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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