16th Mar, 2023 10:30
The Fine Life: Silver & Luxury Accessories
RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO ENAMEL NOVELTY CIGARETTE CASE
MID-19TH CENTURY
maker's initials НФ (untraced), assayer Viktor Savinsky, Moscow 1868, modelled as a purse, the reverse with 'castle top' view of state architecture
(approx. 195g)
12.5cm wide
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Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £500
Condition Report
Condition generally good to fair. Light wear as per use and age, notably to the clasp. Some pitting to top, and light scratches to bottom. Some mishapping to back left and right side/upper corners. The mechanism functions well. Interior with further wear as per use and age. Additional images now available to illustrate.
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