Cigarette case in the style of Louis XVI
Cigarette case in the style of Louis XVI
Russia, St. Petersburg
1899-1903
Fabergé firm, Perkhin gold and silverware workshop
Gold, diamond; casting, chasing, repousse
8.5 х 4.7 х 1.5 cm
Marks: "ФАБЕРЖЕ"; "М.П"; mark and tee of St. Petersburg District Assay office 1899-1908 alloy "56"; inv. No. 6435
Rectangular cigarette case made of two-color gold, with hinged lid and a button lock. Made in the Historicism style, decorated with relief ornamental compositions over repousse background, consisting of the classic elements: sphinxes, swans, and eagle with spread wings, Hippocampus, torches, vases, incense-burners, palmettas, cornucopias, cone-shaped decorations, flower rosettes, laurel wreaths and garlands. The button lock is decorated with rose cut diamond.
Инв.778.1-2/ДПИ