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A Russian Guilloché Enamel Silver, Gold and Diamond Mounted Cigarette Case
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description
A Russian Guilloché Enamel Silver, Gold and Diamond Mounted Cigarette Case
Mark of the 2nd Artel, St. Petersburg, Circa 1910
the lid with an applied gold and diamond-inset monogram.
marked with '88' standard on interior, the monogram and finger tab electro-test for 14-karat gold
Width 3 1/4 inches.
marked with '88' standard on interior, the monogram and finger tab electro-test for 14-karat gold
Width 3 1/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Condition
In overall good, stable condition. Some very minor surface scratches to case consistent with age and handling. The rivets of applied decoration in lid visible on interior. One very small flake to back left corner of ename and an equally very small flake to enamel on back edge of left side of case. Both flakes difficult to notice unless closely studying case. Examination under UV light does not show evidence of fluorescence nor restoration. Additional images available upon request.