Gustav Klinger - Cigarette case - .916 (88 Zolotniki) silver

Material and Technique: The case is made of 84-silver (a Russian standard of .875 purity) and decorated with the niello technique, which consists of inlays of a black metal alloy to create the design. The interior of the case may have originally been gold-plated.
Design: The main feature is an engraved scene in the center of the lid depicting a troika, a traditional Russian sleigh pulled by three horses, driven by a coachman with passengers. The rest of the case features an elaborate and fine floral or scrollwork design.
identified mark of recognized silversmiths
Gustav Klingert 1888
These items are considered luxury objects and rare collectible pieces.
Excellent detail in the image.
Dimensions: 9 cm long - 6 cm wide
Weight: 126 grams
Identifying marks:
Silver purity mark 84 with the regional assay office mark for Moscow and the year 1888
Assay Master:
A.A (Cyrillic) for Analoly Artsibashov - active in Moscow 1888-1896
Master of work: GK of Gustav Klingert (Густав Клингерт) - active in Moscow
1865-1916
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