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19th Century Imperial Russian Solid Silver Trompe L oeil Cigar Box

$3,434.12
£2,495
€2,919.11
CA$4,693.44
A$5,109.19
CHF 2,711.96
MX$61,474.54
NOK 34,364.22
SEK 31,487.34
DKK 21,799.71

About the Item

Antique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid trompe l'oeil cigar box. The outside of the box features a decorative engraving with the words "Paper", "Cigarettes" and "25 pieces" in Cyrillic language. Upon opening the cigarette box, a gilt interior is presented with a presentation engraving, the writing is in old-style Russian style. It says: 'Отъ обая́тельницы' In modern spelling: От обая́тельницы. Meaning in English: From the charming lady or From the enchantress. It’s a sort of playful, elegant dedication. Hallmarked Russian solid silver (875 standard), Moscow, year 1887, Assayer Viktor Savinkov (B.C), Maker's mark MH (Matvey Nikiforov). CONDITION In Great Condition. Some wear with age in keeping with use. Slight dings to the outside. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 3.2 cm // 1.26 inches Width: 10.9 cm // 4.29 inches Depth: 7 cm // 2.76 inches Weight: 176.8 grams // 5.68 ozt
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.26 in (3.2 cm)Width: 4.3 in (10.9 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition. Some wear with age in keeping with use. Slight dings to the outside. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A000881stDibs: LU1348247647902

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