拍品专文
The monogram is that of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany from 1888 until his abdication in 1918.
细节
A GERMAN GOLD AND GEM-SET TINDER BOX OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
MAKER'S MARK OF GEBRUDER FRIEDLÄNDER, BERLIN, CIRCA 1910
Reeded rectangular, the hinged cover set with diamond and ruby monogram WII beneath imperial crown, the interior set with a serrated wheel, one side with sliding panel and thumbpiece, with wick, marked on flange 2½in. (5.7cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK OF GEBRUDER FRIEDLÄNDER, BERLIN, CIRCA 1910
Reeded rectangular, the hinged cover set with diamond and ruby monogram WII beneath imperial crown, the interior set with a serrated wheel, one side with sliding panel and thumbpiece, with wick, marked on flange 2½in. (5.7cm.) long