Elizabeth II Sterling Silver and Ruby Humidor Box Made for Saudi Arabia

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver and Ruby Humidor Box Made for Saudi Arabia Made by Peter Nicholas & Co Ltd in London in 1989. Rectangular box with corner bracket supports and hinged open scroll end handles. The top cover is engraved with map of Saudi Arabia; the names of 3 places written out and highlighted with rubies: the capital city Riyadh and two pilgrimage sites, Medina and Mecca (spelled here Makkah). Other scenes include a university campus and fortress ruins. The interior of the box is cedar lined and underside has black laminate. In original leather-bound presentation case with fitted velvet and cover lining gilt-stamped “Mustafa Yousuf Saleh Kaki / Jeddah”. Fully marked. Very good condition. Box: 2.3″ high x 8.5″ wide x 3.3″ deep Fitted box: 3.3″ high x 10.5″ wide x 6.5″ deep. Period: 20th CenturyOrigin: United KingdomDepth: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Date of Manufacture: circa 1989Materials & Techniques: Sterling Silver