Lot 559
  • 559

A gold cigarette case, Yakov Rosen, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • width: 10.2cm, 4in.
rounded rectangular, moulded with radianting bands of ribbing, the lid applied with insignia of the Imperial navy, cabochon sapphire thumpiece, 56 standard, the interior later engraved: 21 Avril 1990

Condition

Generally good condition and good weight. One obvious scratch on the inside where the mount was attached. Light surface scratches consistent with age and use.
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