RUSSIAN IMPERIAL MILITARY SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, BOX, 1896, ULAN REGIMENT
A silver cigarette case with a hinged lid and a gem-set thumb push-button lock. Engraved with Pan-Slavic pattern, featuring silver overlay as Imperial Russian shoulder piece with the cipher of Nicholas II. The case was belonged to officer from 109 Ulan Regiment.
HALLMARKS: The interior on both sides is marked with 'IPS' in Cyrillic for silvermaster I.P.Smirnov and '84' Russian silver standard.
ASSAYER: 'L.O' in Cyrillic for Lev Fedorovich Oleks, 1896 (Postinikova-Loseva #2122).
CONDITION: Overall condition is good. Shows signs of age and wear. The item is described to the best of our knowledge. Please refer to pictures and email with any questions.
DIMENSIONS: 4 1/8 x 2 5/8 inches (10.5 x 7 cm). Weight: 5 oz (144 grams).
ESTIMATE PRICE: $2,000 - $6,000.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago Russian military silver cigarette cases were sold on Live Auctioneers and eBay for $4,250 (7 years ago), $5,500 (15 years ago), $6,700 (4 years ago) and $6,850 (1 year ago) - please see the screenshots.
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WIKIPEDIA: The Imperial Russian Army had converted its seventeen line Uhlan regiments to dragoons in 1881 as part of a general modernization of the Russian cavalry. During this period only the two Uhlan regiments of the Russian Imperial Guard retained their special distinctions. In 1910, however, the historic line regiments of Uhlans had their lances, traditional titles and distinctive ceremonial uniforms returned to them. From 1910 to 1918 the designation of "Uhlan" had however become simply a historic distinction in the Russian cavalry (many of whom carried lances), without tactical significance.

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