Lot 771 , ROYAL & MILITARY INTEREST: A late Victorian parcel gilt silver card case, a gift from Albert Edward, Prince of Wales.

ROYAL & MILITARY INTEREST: A late Victorian parcel gilt silver calling card case, a gift from Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to Major Harry William Ralph Ricardo of the 17th Lancers, with 17th Lancers Motto gold appliqué and case back inscription, the interior with four pierced scrollwork dividers, including two spring loaded, Louis Dee, London, 1882, 4in.
Estimate £600-800

There are family documents showing that Harry Ralph Ricardo had regular correspondence with Albert Edward, Prince of Wales whilst serving in the 17th lancers. When in London, the Prince made a number of visits to the officers of the 17th Lancers at their barracks in Hounslow to play sports and shoot. Major Ricardo retired from the 17th Lancers in 1902 and became Adjutant Royal Hospital Chelsea from 1903-1917 and a Member of Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms from 1903-1939 and became one of the bodyguards assigned for the protection of Albert after he asscended to the throne.
The documents are not being sold with this lot.

There is no paperwork being sold with this lot. Dimension are 4in in length, 2.5in width and approximately 0.75in in depth.


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Sold for £550