Object number
TN.2008.405
Title
Cigarette Case of Sir John (Jack) Berry Hobbs, 1936
Date
1928 - 1936
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Size
l x w: 13.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
Gilt cigarette case with engine turned ground. Intertwined initials 'ER' on front, upper left corner. Inscription inside ‘A token of affectionate remembrance’; ‘India Cricket Tour England 1936’; engraved with signatures of the Indian team including Maharajkumar of Vizianagram
Given to Jack Hobbs
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This gold cigarette case with initials ER on front cover is inscribed ‘a token of affectionate remembrance India cricket
tour England 1936’ and is engraved with signatures of the Indian team.
Gold cigarette case presented by the Maharajah of Vizianagram to J.B. Hobbs
Presented by A. Baer, 1980
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