Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

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

    Sazikov firm

    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"

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    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.

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    Инв.4269/ДПИ