Lot 272
  • 272

A Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Cigarette Case, Ivan Krutikov, Moscow, circa 1910

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

Description

  • Gilded silver, enamel, hardstone
  • Length 4 1/8 in.
  • 10.5 cm
rectangular, enameled with brightly-colored Usolsk-style foliage and flowers surrounding a perching bird with raised wings, all against a background of olive green and golden brown, the borders with stylized flowerheads, blue hardstone cabochon thumbpiece, the interior gilded

Condition

overall good condition
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