Cigarette case with enamel miniature “The Bogatyrs” (based on the painting by V. Vasnetsov) and monogram “МШ”
Cigarette case with enamel miniature “The Bogatyrs” (based on the painting by V. Vasnetsov) and monogram “МШ”
Russia, Moscow
1908-1917
Egor Cheryatov gold and silverware factory
Silver, chrysolite; painted ''en plein" (matte) enamel; presswork, chasing, engraving
10.2 х 8.3 х 1.0 сm
Silver rectangular gilded cigarette case with rounded sides and corners, consisting of two equal halves connected by a hinge, with a snap shutter. A painting by V. M. Vasnetsov “The Bogatyrs” (Heroes) (1898) is reproduced in the he technique of matte painted enamel “en plein” on the upper part of the top cover in the ogee-shaped medallion. The image is framed by a fancy chased floral ornament of stems, acanthus leaves, buds, lily flowers and palmettas. Artistically decorated carved monogram "МШ" is in the smooth bottom part.
In the lock of the castle there is An oval insert of chrysolite cabochon is in the snap shutter.
The cigarette case is made in the Neo-Russian style.
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