{"product_id":"kaiserliches-zigarettenetui-kronprinzessin-cecilie-aus-800-silber-friedlander","title":"Imperial cigarette case, Crown Princess Cecilie, made of 800 silver, Friedländer","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eImperial Cigarette Case of Crown Princess Cecilie in 800 Silver with Diamond Monogram in Original Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare Court Jewel by Gebrüder Friedländer with Gilded Interior, Original Case and Varnish Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptionally rare and finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003ecigarette case of Crown Princess Cecilie\u003c\/strong\u003e from the circle of the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Imperial House\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e800 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e (hallmark with crescent moon and crown), the case features a gilded interior as well as the original elastic band for securely holding the cigarettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is adorned with the mirrored monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“CC” for Cecilie of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e. The monogram is set with fine \u003cstrong\u003ediamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e and is crowned by an artfully crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden crown overlay\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer of this exclusive piece is the renowned Berlin court jewelry firm \u003cstrong\u003eGebrüder Friedländer\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose signature is also found on the inside of the original presentation case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eCrown Princess Cecilie of Prussia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrown Princess Cecilie (1886–1954)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eimperial provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they reflect the elegance and social rank of the last German imperial couple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Court Jewelers Gebrüder Friedländer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Berlin firm \u003cstrong\u003eGebrüder Friedländer\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most important \u003cstrong\u003ecourt jewelers of the German Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Case and Exceptional Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe complete preservation of the ensemble is particularly noteworthy. The \u003cstrong\u003eimperial cigarette case\u003c\/strong\u003e is in its original red velvet case with silk lining. This, in turn, is stored in a representative \u003cstrong\u003evarnish case\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the object to be impressively presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Princess Cecilie\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGebrüder Friedländer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e800 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ediamond monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evarnish case\u003c\/strong\u003e, and outstanding condition makes this piece an exceptionally rare testimony of the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Imperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e and a significant collector's item with first-class \u003cstrong\u003eimperial provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDimensions and Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigarette case:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10.5 × 5.5 × 1 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 105 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed velvet case:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14 × 9 × 2.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarnish case:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 29 × 26 × 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55558511690065,"sku":null,"price":3273.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/13-antikes-Zigarettenetui-Friedlaender-Kronprinzessin-Cecilie.jpg?v=1793369329","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/kaiserliches-zigarettenetui-kronprinzessin-cecilie-aus-800-silber-friedlander","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}