Lot 404
  • 404

A silver-gilt and champlevé enamel cigarette case, St Petersburg, 1878

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, enamel
  • width: 9.4cm, 3 3/4 in.
the surface of polychrome strapwork and flourishes on a scroll-engraved ground, the lid applied with Cyrillic initials IK, the end with vesta compartment, struck with maker's mark KA, possibly for Karl Albrecht, 84 standard

Condition

There are tiny nicks and spots of damage to the enamel in places as expected with age and use.
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