Description:
Tiffany & Co. Silver-gilt Presentation Cigar Box, New York, c. 1976, book-form, engraved to the front cover "WE/P/Embassy of the/United States of America," the interior engraved "To Eleanor and Bill in affection and gratitude for an unforgettable visit. Love, Jake/Jiddah 1976," ht. 7 7/8 in., approx. 34.8 troy oz.
N.B. William (Bill) Porter was appointed the first United States ambassador to Algeria by John F. Kennedy. He served in this position from 1962-65.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Keywords
United States, Tiffany & Co., N.B. William (Bill) Porter, Algeria, John F. KennedyStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.