Vertical silver cigar case with a hinged lid and a spring loaded push opening mechanism. Bottom of the case opens to reveal match compartment and a strike plate. Both sides are decorated with architectural cartouches, surrounded with rich niello floral pattern.
Russian Silver-Gilt & Niello Cigar Case
reference number: RS_059
1840’s
silver
length: 13.7 cm
maker’s mark: Cyrillic initials А.N.M. of unidentified maker
assay mark of Moscow, 1840’s
silver standard: 84 zolotnik