Lot 4
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Vladimir: Two silver cigarette cases, William Henry Dee, London, 1875, retailed by W. J. Thomas, 28 Old Bond Street, London

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 7.5cm, 3in.
each thumbpiece applied with Vladimir in stylised Cyrillic below an Imperial crown

Condition

Both in good order and nicely made, though both cases have seen frequent use. Light surface scratches overall. One with two small dents to back.
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