ANTIQUE 19thC IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGARETTE BOX c.1880

Description

Antique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid trompe l'oeil cigar box. The outside of the box features a decorative engraving with the words "Paper", "Cigarettes" and "25 pieces" in Cyrillic language. Upon opening the cigarette box, a gilt interior is presented with a presentation engraving, the writing is in old-style Russian style. It says: 'Отъ обая́тельницы' In modern spelling: От обая́тельницы. Meaning in English: From the charming lady or From the enchantress. It’s a sort of playful, elegant dedication.

Hallmarked Russian solid silver (875 standard), Moscow, year 1887, Assayer Viktor Savinkov (B.C), Maker's mark MH (Matvey Nikiforov).

CONDITION:
In Great Condition. Some wear with age in keeping with use. Slight dings to the outside. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE:
Height: 3.2 cm // 1.26 inches
Width: 10.9 cm // 4.29 inches
Depth: 7 cm // 2.76 inches
Weight: 176.8 grams

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ANTIQUE 19thC IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGARETTE BOX c.1880

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