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Lot 614
  • 614

A gold-mounted enamel cigarette case, probably St Petersburg, circa 1900-10

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, enamel, diamond
  • width: 7.5cm, 3in.
the surface of translucent green enamel over engine-turned swags within chased leaf borders, the opening and ends applied with wave scroll mounts, rose-cut diamond-set thumbpiece, gilt interior, 88 standard, later struck FabergĂ© in Cyrillic

Condition

The wave scroll mounts are later additions. Areas of restoration to the enamel at edge of base. Some surface scratches. Possibly re-enamelled.
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