A silver-gilt and shaded cloisonné enamel cigarette case with shaped panels of scrolling flowers and foliage mainly in pink, blue and green hues on cream or olive ground. The inscription on the interior reads: ‘To my dear father, Mikhail‘.
Maria Semyonova (active 1896-1917) was an important Russian silversmith and enameller. A daughter of a well-known silversmith, Vasili Semyonov, Maria took over the family business after his death. Under her supervision, the firm became famous for its high-quality enamels.
