Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER-GILT ENAMEL BIRCH

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER-GILT ENAMEL BIRCH CIGARETTE CASE - Russian silver-gilt, enamel, and Karelian birch upright cigarette case. Constructed with two fitted sections of carved Karelian birch featuring polished natural flame grain. The lower body rim is trimmed with a chased silver-gilt laurel leaf band, while the removable cap features an opaque white enamel border accented with gold piqué dots. Hallmarked on the inner silver collar with the 88 zolotnik Kokoshnik mark and maker's initials. antique, Imperial, smoking, tobacciana, box, vessel, luxury, objet, vertu, collectible, czar. Dimensions 3 5/8 × 2 in. Condition Very good antique condition overall. The carved Karelian birch body exhibits a smooth polished surface with rich natural graining and no visible cracks or repairs. The white enamel band remains intact without chips or hairlines. The silver-gilt rim displays sharp, chased detail with light handling tarnish. The stamped Kokoshnik and workmaster marks are clear and legible. The cap fits securely.