Lot 600
  • 600

Russian silver cigar box and an ivory, mother-of-pearl and ruby cheroot holder

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 CHF
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Description

  • Silver, ivory, mother-of-pearl, rubies, gold
The rectangular cigar box engraved with multilingual inscriptions, dimensions approximately 180 x 100 x 50mm, and an ivory cigar holder embellished with mother-of-pearl and cabochon rubies, dimensions approximately 105 x 20 x 20mm, two pieces of mother-of-pearl deficient.

Condition

Cigar box with Russian assay marks, stamped ICA. Lid inscribed 50 daks sunnipaevaks, Karl Janes and Tartus, 6 mail 1939. Signs of wear, scratches and tarnish to the metal. In good condition. Measurements approximately 180 x 100 x 50mm. Gross weight approximately 481 grams. Cheroot holder with partial assay and maker's marks. Ivory with scratches, cracks and blemishes. Mother-of-pearl with small scratches, two pieces deficient. Rubies well matched in colour, red of strong saturation, with small abrasions. Measurements approximately 105 x 20 x 20mm. Gross weight approximately 32 grams.
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