Box - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
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Russian 875-silver cigarette case, made in Moscow in 1895, with a gilt interior, engraved decoration and a weight of 129 g.
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The object is interesting because of two different hallmarks on both parts of the box.
Russian solid-silver cigarette case in 84 silver with vermeil - Moscow, 1895 - (unreadable maker's mark) - 129g
Description of the object:
Elegant and rare cigarette case (or snuffbox) in Imperial Russia solid silver, from the Imperial era (tsarist), fully decorated with remarkable finesse of workmanship.
• Origin & Dating: Russia, City of Moscow, year 1895.
• Silversmiths / Manufacturers: unreadable
• Official assay marks:
• Imperial Assay Office mark by Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev ("A.A."), dated 1895.
• Title mark 84 zolotniks (guaranteeing an alloy of silver 875/1000).
• City mark of Moscow depicting Saint George slaying the dragon.
• Exterior decoration: Rich chased and engraved Neo-Russian inspired pattern covering all faces with scrolls, interlacing geometric motifs, and arabesques. The lid features a central oval medallion bearing a stylized monogram, enhanced by handwritten inscriptions finely engraved from the period, bearing witness to its history.
• Interior: Original vermeil finish (fine gold plate on silver) textured, beautifully preserved, historically intended to protect the tobacco from metal oxidation.
• Weight: 129 grams.
Condition:
Good overall condition for a pocket object over 130 years old. Very nice period patina highlighting the details of the chasing. The vermeil interior has preserved a superb luster. Healthy hinge. (Please report any micro-scratches or small denting from use if present).
A superb display piece, ideal for collectors of Imperial Russian silverware and vertu objects from the late 19th century.
The object is interesting because of two different hallmarks on both parts of the box.
Russian solid-silver cigarette case in 84 silver with vermeil - Moscow, 1895 - (unreadable maker's mark) - 129g
Description of the object:
Elegant and rare cigarette case (or snuffbox) in Imperial Russia solid silver, from the Imperial era (tsarist), fully decorated with remarkable finesse of workmanship.
• Origin & Dating: Russia, City of Moscow, year 1895.
• Silversmiths / Manufacturers: unreadable
• Official assay marks:
• Imperial Assay Office mark by Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev ("A.A."), dated 1895.
• Title mark 84 zolotniks (guaranteeing an alloy of silver 875/1000).
• City mark of Moscow depicting Saint George slaying the dragon.
• Exterior decoration: Rich chased and engraved Neo-Russian inspired pattern covering all faces with scrolls, interlacing geometric motifs, and arabesques. The lid features a central oval medallion bearing a stylized monogram, enhanced by handwritten inscriptions finely engraved from the period, bearing witness to its history.
• Interior: Original vermeil finish (fine gold plate on silver) textured, beautifully preserved, historically intended to protect the tobacco from metal oxidation.
• Weight: 129 grams.
Condition:
Good overall condition for a pocket object over 130 years old. Very nice period patina highlighting the details of the chasing. The vermeil interior has preserved a superb luster. Healthy hinge. (Please report any micro-scratches or small denting from use if present).
A superb display piece, ideal for collectors of Imperial Russian silverware and vertu objects from the late 19th century.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
129 g
Silver type
.875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Russia
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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