$474
Two Russian Silver Presentation Cigarette Cases, both rectangular with rounded corners, one Petersburg, late 19th century, maker's mark KA, mounted to lid and one side with seven monograms of nobles, a coronet, and an entwined heart motif, top with compartment for matches with striking surface, lg. 3 5/8; and a Moscow case, c. 1910, stamped with a scene of two peasants harvesting wheat to lid, back engraved with monogram and presentation in Cyrillic, dated 1910, lg. 4 3/4 in., approx. 14 troy oz. total; (sold together with a white metal cigarette case). peasant scene case missing stone from latch. monogrammed example with some light dings and nicks. both with age/usage wear.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-04-11
