When king Farouq was poisoned in a restaurant and later died in Italy he had this cigarette box in his pocket. This box comes with its leather Boucheron box , with a sterling silver crown on top of it , it measures 4.8" by 3.6" by 1", & stamped "Boucheron London 180 New Bond street New York 25 West 54th Street, 26th Place Vendome Paris" & on the gold box it is marked "Boucheron Paris, it also includes some French hallmarks. This box measures 3.3" by 2.45" by 0.35, and weights 110.7 grams. Please see our other auctions for hundreds of the finest antiques imaginable.
The item "KING FAROUQ OF EGYPT18K GOLD FRENCH ENAMELED BOUCHERON CIGARETTE BOX (MUST SEE)" is in sale since Thursday, July 7, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Tobacciana\Cases". The seller is "ambiancearts11" and is located in Beverly Hills, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.