Lot 744
A late nineteenth or early twentieth century Russian silver cigarette case of rounded...
Monday 22 June 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 530
Lot 744
A Russian cigarette case with niello decoration.
Lot 744
Lot Description
A late nineteenth or early twentieth century Russian silver cigarette case of rounded rectangular form, foliate niello decoration to both sides enclosing an oval panel to the front with a scene depicting three galloping horses pulling a sled, and a smaller vacant panel to the reverse. First Kokoshnik Mark (1896-1908) struck to lid and base alongside a further Cyrillic mark. Measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) by 3 1/8 inches (8 cm), gross weight 4.47 ozt (139 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The case displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Would benefit from a clean and polish to both exterior and interior. Heavier wear around the edges and corners and splits in the metal at the corners on either side of the hinges. A long very deep scratch running through one of the horses. Further heavier scratches and marks visible to both sides. Hinges appear in good working order. Assay marks are clearly legible.
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