Lot 186
  • 186

A Russian Gold Cigarette Case, St. Petersburg, circa 1910

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • with Cyrillic maker's mark PN for unidentified master
  • Gold, sapphire, diamonds
  • Length 3 5/8 in.
  • 9.2 cm
the hinged lid applied with neoclassical ornament, the sides and cover with numerous gold "signatures," with sapphire and diamond thumbpiece

Condition

overall good condition; some minor surface scratching consistent with age and use
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