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
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.
Инв.937/ДПИ