Lot 536
  • 536

An enamel cigarette case, Karl Bok, St Petersburg, circa 1895

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, enamel, cowhide, sapphire
  • width: 8.2cm, 3 1/4 in.
the surface of translucent amber enamel over banded sunburst engine-turning within wave-turned borders, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the gilt interior engraved 'Louise', 88 standard, French import marks, in original fitted leather retailer's case

Provenance

Christie's New York, 16 April 1999, lot 48

Condition

Excellent condition. The leather case with minor time wear.
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