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 Semenova (active 1896-1917) – an important Russian silversmith and enameller. A daughter of a well-known silversmith Vasili Semenov, Maria took over the family business after his death. Under her supervision, the firm became famous for its high-quality enamels.