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RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, SAMORODOK with COAT of ARMS of ALEXANDER III and NICHOLAS II, c.1900
This is a beautiful, high-quality Russian silver cigarette case with a samorodok finish, featuring reticulation - a technique employed by many pre-revolutionary Russian silversmiths, including Faberge. The case features the Coat of Arms of Alexander III and Nicholas II. This Rare and Highly Collectible item comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. If you're concerned about your INVESTMENT, this item is an excellent choice. It is also a Very Prestigious Gift for any Occasion.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver standard and initial for silvermaster.
PROVENANCE: 1. Old private collection, 1955-2020, Rome, Italy. 2. Rosita Rapetti Gallery, Italy (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 4. A reputable international online auction in the USA sold this item for $4,800 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 5. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
ESTIMATED PRICE: The current market price for this item is $5,000–$6,000 (and possibly higher—please refer to the 'Provenance' and ‘History of Sales’ sections).
However, for some reason, we are NOW offering it for $2,500–$3,000 for a Limited Time Only. Please note that this item was Recently Sold for $4,800; a screenshot will be provided to the successful buyer. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a rare item at a Great Price and make a Strong Investment. Please place your bid NOW. antly BELOW today's market value — please check the HISTORY of SALES. You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a unique item for your collection - over the years it will only INCREASE in price.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver cigarette cases crafted using the samorodok technique were sold on LiveAuctioneers and Christie’s for $4,850 (19 years ago), $6,030 (15 years ago), $8,125 (14 years ago), and $9,250 (18 years ago), underscoring the rarity, historical significance, and growing collector interest in these exceptionally scarce artifacts. Please refer to the screenshots for further details (please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold). Today, prices have risen significantly compared to 5-10 years ago, and even more so when compared to 20 years ago.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund - please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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CONDITION: Overall condition good, light signs of wear. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
DIMENSIONS: 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 3/4 inches (8.7 x 8 x 2 cm). Weight: 136 grams.

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SAMORODOK: In metalwork, reticulation refers to a decorative surface finishing technique involving the application of localised heat to the surface of a metal object. Reticulation is typically performed on alloys of silver and copper or of gold and copper. Reticulation exploits the difference between the melting temperature of an unalloyed metal and that of an alloy of the metal; by depleting the base metal content in the surface layer, a piece can be heated in such a manner so as to render the interior of the piece molten while leaving the surface of the piece intact. The reticulated surface is formed by the thermal expansion and contraction of the interior metal which is effected by deliberate variation in the application of localised heat. In the late 19th century, reticulation was used as a decorative technique by Russian goldsmiths such as FABERGE, where the process was referred to as samorodok (lit. "born by itself").

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