Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE

A RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE WITH RUSTIC SCENE, CA 1890 - Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the lid cast and chased with an oval medallion depicting a rustic village scene with peasant, cabin, trees, and animals, the interior gilt and inscribed in Cyrillic В.Т. отъ Г.М. (“To V.T. from G.M.”). Hallmarks: maker’s initials MK, Moscow assay mark, and 84 silver standard. Weight: 7.1 oz., (202 g.) Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in., (11.5 x 7.2 cm.) Condition: Surface wear and light scratches are consistent with age and use. Good definition to chased details. Interior gilding with even wear; inscriptions crisp.