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84 zolotniks silver cigarette case
(875 thousandths) rectang…
See original version (French)
216
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84 zolotniks silver cigarette case
(875 thousandths) rectang…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
84 zolotniks silver cigarette case
(875 thousandths) rectangular shape with gadrooned decoration, the lid applied with the monogram in gold (583 thousandths) of the figure of the Grand Duke Michel Alexandrovitch of Russia, the pusher also in gold and set with a cabochon sapphire, with match compartment and scraper and space for tinder wick (missing). Good condition.
Saint Petersburg, 1908-1917.
Goldsmith: "SK" in Cyrillic, not listed.
W. 10 x D. 6.5 x H. 1.2 cm. Gross weight: 165.6 g.
Provenance
- Given by Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia (1878-1918) to Serge Benett and Edith Benett, née Rata (1882-?), respectively riding instructor and governess to the Grand Duke during his exile in England between 1912 and 1914.
- The estate then passed to their daughter, Mary Benett (1916-1983).
- Then by descent.
See original version (French)
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