A Tsar's Treasure: Ferdinand of Bulgaria (1861-1948)

A jewelled gold cigarette case and match box holder, Eduard Schramm, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Auction Closed

November 13, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

5,500 - 7,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

The cigarette case set with cabochon sapphires forming a four-petal rosette, the body spot-hammered, the tinder cord loop set with a band of rose diamonds, the matchbox similarly designed with a three-petal rosette formed of cabochon sapphires and a diamond-set stem, the body engraved with a bubble design, both contained in an associated Fabergé case, both pieces struck with maker's initials, 56 standard.

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