Cigarette case [in the box]
Cigarette case [in the box]
Russia, St. Petersburg
Late 19th century
A.M. Neumann silverware workshop
Silver, sapphires; carving, gilding
8.5 х 5.5 х 1.8 см
Marks: "AN", mark of St. Petersburg District Assay office with alloy mark "84"
Silver rectangular cigarette case, gilded inside, with rounded sides and corners, consisting of two equal halves, connected by a hinge, with a snap shutter. Smooth surfaces of the cigarette case lids are decorated with carved images and inscriptions. A lion and monogram "WS" are on one lid; "FROM", a crown, a monogram "ER", "ХMAS 1901" are on the other. The lock is decorated with two sapphire cabochons inserts.
Инв.183.1-2/ДПИ