Two Russian Silver Presentation Cigarette Cases

Description:

Two Russian Silver Presentation Cigarette Cases, both rectangular with rounded corners, one Petersburg, late 19th century, maker's mark KA, mounted to lid and one side with seven monograms of nobles, a coronet, and an entwined heart motif, top with compartment for matches with striking surface, lg. 3 5/8; and a Moscow case, c. 1910, stamped with a scene of two peasants harvesting wheat to lid, back engraved with monogram and presentation in Cyrillic, dated 1910, lg. 4 3/4 in., approx. 14 troy oz. total; (sold together with a white metal cigarette case).
Estimate $500-700

peasant scene case missing stone from latch. monogrammed example with some light dings and nicks. both with age/usage wear.

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