Iran, 1939 - Lot 94

Iran, 1939 Rare silver gift box commemorating the marriage of the future Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, to Princess Fawzia bint Fouad of Egypt, sister of King Farouk I of Egypt. Dated the day of the wedding, 29 Muharrum 1358 AH (March 16, 1939 AD). This presentation box was part of the royal gifts offered to the distinguished guests who attended the Iranian imperial wedding, and was made by Ah. Naguib Bey (of Cairo and Paris). The contoured box is topped by a lid in the shape of a scalloped cartouche with foliage and contours, and decorated in the center with the Imperial Crown of Iran and the MF monogram for Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran and Princess Fawzia bint Fuad of Egypt. Inside the box, the reverse of the lid is adorned with the Farsi inscription: "Qasr Abedin al-amer 29 Muharrum 1358". Silver Dim. 12.5 cm wide Marks: stamp of Ah. Naguib Bey Marks: of title Weight: 198 grams Provenance: descendants of Mehemet Ali of Egypt. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980) was the eldest son of Shah Reza Pahlavi of Persia (Iran) and Tadj ol-Molouk; he married Princess Fawzia bint Fouad (1921-2013) of Egypt, daughter of King Fouad I and Nazli Sabri, on March 16, 1939 AD.C. at the Abedin Palace, Cairo; a second ceremony took place at the Golestan Palace, Tehran, on April 25; the couple attended a reception at the British Legation the following day. They were later divorced (from Egypt in 1945, from Iran in 1948"). Mohammad Reza Pahlavi became the last Shah of Iran in 1941, before finally being ousted and fleeing his country in 1978. Part of the Muslim wedding ceremony includes the "Savaqah", during which the bride is traditionally covered in coins. Good condition Provenance: descendants of Mehemet Ali of Egypt