Cigarette case with enamel miniature with the image of Ukrainian woman
Cigarette case with enamel miniature with the image of Ukrainian woman
Russian Empire, Moscow
Last quarter of the 19th century
Silver, enamel; champlevé enamel, painted enamel, gilding
11.6 x 5.5 x 1.6 cm
Mark of the firm “П.САЗИКОВЪ”, two-headed eagle – the Russian Empire coat of arms; the Imperial Court supplier mark; Moscow city mark with silver alloy "88"
Silver gilded inside cigarette case with rounded sides and corners, comprised of two equal halves, connected by hinge with snap shutter and thumb ramp. The enamel image of Ukrainian woman standing by the fence, in rectangular medallion on the upper lid. The woman is dressed in traditional costume, comprised of embroidered shirt, skirt and apron, with wreath (?) on her head. The medallion is highlighted by geometric pattern belt.
The bottom lid is smooth and decor free. Silver button is in the snap
shutter. Enamels’ colour scheme is
based on the combination of navy blue, white, blue, red, ocher colours and their
tints.
Инв.4269/ДПИ