Lot 46
  • 46

A gold cigarette case, Samuel Arnd, St Petersburg, 1876

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • width: 10.1cm, 4in.
the lid with blue enamel signature Marie, the end with vesta compartment containing vestas, orange tinder cord, 56 standard

Condition

Good condition overall, though the object was in frequent use, and there is considerable wear. The enamel signature has been partly restored. Scratches overall. The base with two very shallow dents. The gold covering the hinge at one section is split. Good weight.
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