Tiger’s Eye Box Princess Margaret Royal Provenance

A mid-20th century Tiger’s Eye stone box, lined with white onyx, given by Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon as a Christmas present to Sir Eric Penn, Equerry to Queen Elizabeth II. Includes the original, signed gift tag. Measurements: 10cm (3.9in) wide 7cm (2.8in) deep 3cm (1.2in) high Condition: Excellent. Presents beautifully. Note: Sir Eric Penn served the Queen with dedication for almost half a century; for twenty-four years in the Grenadier Guards, appointed in 1963 as an Extra Equerry to Her Majesty, then becoming Comptroller in the Lord Chamberlain's Office from 1964 until 1981. Not only was he trusted implicitly by the Queen but they were also long-standing personal friends who had known each other in their younger days. He was brought up by his uncle, Sir Arthur Penn, one of King George VI's advisers, and subsequently the Queen Mother's treasurer and private secretary. He met the then Princess Elizabeth soon after he returned from Dunkirk in 1940. He married Lady Prudence (Prue) Penn in 1947, who herself was a loyal friend of Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret and lady-in-waiting to the Queen Mother. (Obituary, The Times, May 15, 1993) Provenance: The estate of Lady Prudence (Prue) Penn (1926-2023). Shipping is free for the UK, EU, USA, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. For any other destinations, please request a quote (it may still be free).