A silver-gilt cloisonné enamel cigarette case, probably Moscow, 1908-1917

A silver-gilt cloisonné enamel cigarette case, probably Moscow, 1908-1917

rectangular with rounded edges, the lid and base painted with brightly coloured stylised leaves and flowerheads on a pale cream, green and blue grounds, the borders with cloison squares, spirals and wreath motifs, the thumbpiece with mounted green cabochon hardstone, apparently unmarked, with later Soviet marks

10.6 by 7.3cm ;4⅛by 2⅞in.