Imperial Cigarette Case of Crown Princess Cecilie in 800 Silver with Diamond Monogram in Original Case

Rare Court Jewel by Gebrüder Friedländer with Gilded Interior, Original Case and Varnish Case

Exceptionally rare and finely crafted cigarette case of Crown Princess Cecilie from the circle of the German Imperial House. Crafted from 800 silver (hallmark with crescent moon and crown), the case features a gilded interior as well as the original elastic band for securely holding the cigarettes.

The front is adorned with the mirrored monogram “CC” for Cecilie of Prussia. The monogram is set with fine diamonds and is crowned by an artfully crafted golden crown overlay. The manufacturer of this exclusive piece is the renowned Berlin court jewelry firm Gebrüder Friedländer, whose signature is also found on the inside of the original presentation case.

Crown Princess Cecilie of Prussia

Crown Princess Cecilie (1886–1954) was considered one of the most dazzling figures of the European monarchies of the early 20th century. As the wife of Crown Prince Wilhelm, the eldest son of Emperor Wilhelm II, she was at the center of court life and shaped the fashion and ceremonial culture of the Imperial era with her sense of style. To this day, objects from her personal possession are among the most sought-after collector's items of imperial provenance, as they reflect the elegance and social rank of the last German imperial couple.

The Court Jewelers Gebrüder Friedländer

The Berlin firm Gebrüder Friedländer was one of the most important court jewelers of the German Empire. The company crafted jewelry, silverware, and exclusive gift objects for members of the Imperial House, the high nobility, and the European elite. Friedländer stood for first-class craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and sophisticated design. Pieces with secured provenance and original packaging are extremely rare today and are particularly valued by collectors of imperial memorabilia.

Original Case and Exceptional Condition

The complete preservation of the ensemble is particularly noteworthy. The imperial cigarette case is in its original red velvet case with silk lining. This, in turn, is stored in a representative varnish case, allowing the object to be impressively presented.

The combination of Crown Princess Cecilie, Gebrüder Friedländer, 800 silver, diamond monogram, original case, varnish case, and outstanding condition makes this piece an exceptionally rare testimony of the German Imperial era and a significant collector's item with first-class imperial provenance.

Dimensions and Weight

Cigarette case: approx. 10.5 × 5.5 × 1 cm
Weight: approx. 105 g
Red velvet case: approx. 14 × 9 × 2.5 cm
Varnish case: approx. 29 × 26 × 8 cm