A fine Russian silver cigarette case featuring a gilt wash interior and a niellod exterior decorated with a beautifully detailed design with scrolled foliage and birds in a shaded cloisonne enamel technique. The clasp is inlaid with a natural amethyst stone button. Hallmarked with an 88 silver standard next to a female head turned to the right and the Cyrillic makers initials: PO. Russian Decorative Art, Silver Antiques And Collectibles. Total weight: 168 g.