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1921 A cigarette given by George V to the President of the IRFU.
A cigarette given to President of the IRFU and former Irish Rugby International, William Hinton, while he was a
guest of King George V in the Royal box at Twickenham for the England v Ireland test that year. In a silver-capped
glass phial inscribed, ‘Souvenir from - His Majesty King George V - Twickenham 12th February 1921 - Ireland v
England’. In associated silk lined case.
Provenance: William Peart Hinton,
To Edward Ruddock.
Thence to the present owner.
3¼in. (8.26cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £170-£260
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 220