Lot 90
  • 90

Two Russian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Cases, Moscow

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • the first Ovchinnikov, 1877; the second unidentified master N.Zh., circa 1910

  • Silver, gilded silver, enamel, chrysoprase
  • Length of larger case 4 in.
  • 10.2 cm
the first with colorful decoration in champlevé enamels, the second with brighly colored floral and geometric decoration and with a chrysoprase cabochon thumbpiece

Condition

overall good condition; some minor enamel loss to each case
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