Lot 58
  • 58

A Russian gold cigarette case, Odessa, 1908-17

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, hardstone
  • width 3 5/8 in.
  • 9.3 cm
rectangular with foliate borders, gem-set thumbpiece, cover with central framed reserve with an interlinked wreath and motif about the borders, the cover and sides applied with facsimile signatures, struck with Cyrillic initials PN of an unrecorded master, 56 standard

Condition

minor surface scratches throughout, otherwise good condition
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