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Lot 0228: A RUSSIAN SILVER & PLIQUE A JOUR CIGARETTE CASE

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A rare Russian 84 gilt-silver cigarette case of rectangular form with rounded corners. The exterior is enameled with a gorgeous scene depicting a bird, sun, sea, and flowers made in French Plique-a-Jour technique and framed with geometrical patterns in turquoise, cobalt blue, burgundy shades made in the Cloisonne technique. A clasp is adorned with a purple cabochon. Marked with Russian hallmarks, Silver standard mark, and other Assay marks on verso. Weight: 161 g.

Overall condition good. Light Patina.
L: 3 3/4 x W: 3 3/8 in.

Auction Date

October 30th, 2021

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$3,200.00