Description:
Imperial Russian .875 Silver Cigarette Case, St. Petersburg, 1882-89, maker's mark possibly "J.A," with an applied military insignia to lid with enameled accents dated "1884-1895," 14kt gold clasp with inset hardstone, and an upper match safe with strike to lid, the gold-washed interior with an additional applied presentation medallion with enamel accents, ht. 4 1/4 in., approx. 7.2 troy oz.
Estimate $400-600
Lacking applied element to reverse and possibly interior, small nick to clasp. Otherwise only minor surface wear.
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Keywords
St. PetersburgStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.