Lot 404
  • 404

a russian gold and silver cigarette case, st. petersburg, circa 1895

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • length 3 3/4 in. 9.5 cm
with match and tinder cord compartments, applied with the Imperial monogram of Grand Duke Michael Michaelovich (1861-1929), grandson of Emperor Nicholas I, the interior with presentation inscription in German, "My heartfelt thanks, Grand Duke Michael of Russia, Cannes, 1895," with cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, maker's initials A.H., probably for Fabergé workmaster August Holmstrom

Condition

lacks tinder cord
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