A rare silver presentation box commemorating the royal wedding of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the future Shah of Iran, and Princess Fawzia of Egypt. The lobed, oval-form box features a hinged lid adorned with applied scrolling foliate corner motifs and a central royal crown positioned above an interlocking monogram. Inside, the lid is finely engraved with Arabic script reading "Abdeen Palace" alongside the wedding date "15 March 1939" and its Islamic calendar equivalent "24 Muharram 1358". The underside is stamped with the maker's mark "A.H. NAGUIB BEY LE CAIRE - PARIS", denoting its prestigious Egyptian origin and historical significance. royal memorabilia, iranian monarchy, egyptian royal family, antique silver casket, middle eastern history, qasr abdeen, historical artifact, presentation piece. Total weight: 201.93 g.
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The silver box displays general age-related wear, including overall surface scratches, minor abrasions, and a heavily tarnished patina throughout.
5 x 3 in. All measurements are approximate.