Lot 370
  • 370

A Russian Silver and Pictorial Enamel Cigarette Case, Egor Samoshin, Moscow, circa 1910

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • also with Soviet control marks

  • Silver, enamel
  • Length 4 1/2 in.
  • 11.4 cm
the cover chased and repoussé with stylized grape leaves surrounding a scene of a young boyarina seated near a window enameled en plein, with green cabochon hardstone thumbpiece

Condition

very slight loss to base of en plein enamel scene, otherwise in overall good condition
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