Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

Cigarette case in the form of travelling trunk

    Cigarette case in the form of travelling trunk

    Russian Empire, Moscow

    Last quarter of the 19th century

    N. Feofilov

    Silver; carving, niello

    11.5 x 6.2 x 2.1 cm

    Maker’s mark “НФ”; tee of Moscow city Assay office: initials “ВС” above the date (erased), alloy number “84”; Moscow city coat of arms

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    Silver rectangular cigarette case, with rounded sides and corners, with hinged lid with button lock. The cigarette case is in the form of a travelling trunk tightened with belt, with checkered pattern of upholstery imitated by niello work. Silver button is in the snap shutter.

     

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