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233. A Large Russian Gilt Sterling & Enameled Cigarette Case, Moskow, ca. 1908-1917

Silversmiths Cyrillic initials in square stamp, possibly Mikhail Mikhailovich Zorin (Ref: Postnikova-Loseva #2421 and #2646). An elaborate hinged sterling silver with gilt in Pan-Slavic style. Stippled gold ground cigarette case with multi-colored enamels in an overall stylized foliage with turquoise pellet borders. Soft marquise cabachon stone release. Hallmaked on exterior with 84 zolotnik and maker. Oval cartouche with a right-facing profile of a woman wearing a diadem with "W" and "1" on interior lip. From 1908 to 1917, a right-facing profile was used until the Russian Revolution. Apprx 4-1/4" x 3" x 1/2". Ref: Postnikova-Loseva #2421



1,000/2,000   Sold $805.00
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