Lot 395
  • 395

a gold and jeweled vanity case

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • length 3 7/8 in. 9.8 cm
with samorodok finish, applied with jewel-set monograms, one end with the date 1886, the other end inscribed "January" in Cyrillic, complete with gold chain, converted from a cigarette case, marked St. Petersburg, circa 1890, and with maker's initials A.H.

Condition

some wear
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