A rare jewelled silver cigarette case, Egor Cheryatov, retailed by Lorié, Moscow, 1899-1908

Property of a Collector (lots 13, 28, 30, 44, 63, 67 and 70)

A rare jewelled silver cigarette case, Egor Cheryatov, retailed by Lorié, Moscow, 1899-1908

Rectangular, applied with a silver flower set with cabochon rubies and emeralds, with an en plein enamelled with a bust of Aphrodite against terracotta ground, with a matching en plein enamelled frieze set with gemstones, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, gilt interior, struck inside to both sides with workmaster's initials, 84 standard

10.2 by 7.5cm, 4 by 3in.