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Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.
Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.

LOT NO 6054

STOCK NO 152496

Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box with maki-e decoration, decorated centrally with the Chrysanthemum Seal, each side with trailing foliate decoration, the internal body with nashiji lacquer, with note reading 'From Prince Fushimi [Sadanaru] of Japan - May 1907', 5.5cm x 4.5cm Provenance: Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in May 1907, to be made an Honorary Member of the Military Division of the First Class by King Edward VII. The great-uncle of the vendor, by repute, worked in the Royal Household at this time, starting at age 15. It is unclear how he came to acquire the item, however it is known that he worked closely with Edward VIII. He would serve the family until his retirement, where he would be granted a grace-and-favour home on the Sandringham estate. Lot 6009, the cigarette case, is also property of the same vendor.

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Discover a stunning Japanese Meiji period lacquerware box featuring exquisite maki-e decoration, adorned with the Chrysanthemum Seal at its center. The sides of the box are elegantly embellished with trailing foliate designs, while the interior displays a beautiful nashiji lacquer finish. This exceptional piece measures 5.5cm x 4.5cm and comes with a fascinating note dated May 1907, gifted by Prince Fushimi Sadanaru of Japan.

The history of this unique item adds to its allure, as Prince Sadanaru Fushimi of Japan visited London in 1907 to receive a prestigious honour from King Edward VII. It is believed that the vendor's great-uncle, who started working in the Royal Household at a young age, acquired this box during his service. Working closely with Edward VIII, he remained dedicated to the family until his retirement, being rewarded with a grace-and-favour residence on the Sandringham estate.

This exceptional lacquerware box is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of the Meiji period and holds a significant place in both Japanese and British history. Stay connected with Duggleby Auctioneers for more exclusive and historically rich pieces like this one.



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