Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

Cigarette case with the texture of virgin silver and gem stones "scattering"

    Cigarette case with the texture of virgin silver and gem stones "scattering"

    Russian Empire, Moscow

    1908-1817

    Silver, gold, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, aquamarine, turquoise, opal; presswork, chiseling

    10.7 x 8.5 x 1.3 cm

    Marks: unknown maker “PL”; tee of district Assay office in 1908-1917 with alloy “84”, identification mark of district Assay office in 1908-1917

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    Gold rectangular cigarette case with rounded sides and corners, with hinged cover and thumb ramp. The cigarette case body is textured, imitating vergin silver, complemented with gem stones scattering - emeralds, rubies, sapphires, etc., symbolizing the Earth wealth. The cover thumb ramp is decorated with oval sapphire cabochon in smooth bezel setting.

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