Three pieces of Graf Zeppelin china, presented to the World famous operatic soprano Lily Pons during a voyage in 1934

Bonhams - Golden Age of Motoring Sale '1886 - 1939'
London, 30 October
Lot sold
USD 997 - 1 495
GBP 800 - 1 200 (listed)
Estimate
USD 997 - 1 495
GBP 800 - 1 200 (listed)
Bonhams 1793
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  • Type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    17
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

Three pieces of Graf Zeppelin china, presented to the World famous operatic soprano Lily Pons during a voyage in 1934, comprising cup, saucer and side plate, each in blue and gilt on cream ground, the plate and cup with LZ emblem, all marked Heinrich & Co, 'Graf Zeppelin 1928' to underside, together with a photograph depicting Lily Pons awaiting departure on the great dirigible, 14 x 9cm, and a pair of her white kid leather gloves, embroidered with the Legion d'Honneur medal and small red ribbon to the back of the left glove.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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