Two silver cigarette cases and a silver box, the box Bolin, Moscow, 1899-1908 and late 19th century

the first case with shaded cloisonné enamel foliage within blue dot borders, the interior engraved with German inscription 'In fond memory of Libau/ Helmsing Grimm/ Decbr 1900', struck with partial maker's mark _P (Cyrillic), 84 standard; the second with reeded surface, the lid applied with gold initials and names, struck with maker's mark DN (Cyrillic), possibly for Dmitri Nikolaev, 84 standard; the circular box with hinged lid bordered with trefoils within turquoise enamel, ribbon-tied reeded rims, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 10134, Swedish import marks

The first: there are minor losses to the enamel throughout. The second: the striker is lacking otherwise in good overall condition consistent with age and use The snuff box: the interior rim is slightly dented, otherwise in good condition consistent with age and use.
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