Cigarette case - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver

Material and Technique: The case is made of silver 84 (a Russian standard of .875 purity) and decorated with the niello technique, which involves inlaying a black metal alloy to create the design.
The interior of the case could have been originally gold.
Design: The main feature is a scene engraved in the center of the lid depicting a troika, a traditional Russian sled pulled by three horses, driven by a coachman with passengers. The rest of the case features an elaborate and fine floral or scrollwork design.
Recognized brand of silverware
Gustav Klingert 1888
These items are considered luxury objects and rare collectibles.

Excellent detail in the image.
Dimensions: 9 cm long - 6 cm wide
Weight: 126 grams
Identifying features
84 silver purity mark with the regional testing office mark for Moscow and the year 1888.
Rehearsal director
A.A. (Cyrillic) for Analoly Artsibashov - active in Moscow 1888-1896
Work Master: GK of Gustav Klingert
Gustav Klingert - active in Moscow
1865-1916

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