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Show Czar's Treasure. Among former treasures of the czar's which the revolution has scattered was a magnificent silver toilet service sold at Christie's auction rooms, London, for $18,500. ' It had 'JO pieces weighing 700 ounces and was formerly owned by Czar Alexander I, who ascended the throne In 1801, and Is engraved with a crown and the letter M, probably his mother's Initial, Mary of Wurtemberg. It comprise mirror, rose water ewer and dish, candlesticks, bowls, bottle, caskets, boxes, snuffers, brushes, whisks, scent bottles. It Is of exquisite workmanship. A Regent street firm purchased it. |