Art Nouveau Russian Silver Cigarette Case Moscow 1899-1908 Engraved Flowers Bc Maker

Name: Art Nouveau Russian Silver Cigarette Case Moscow 1899-1908 Engraved Flowers Bc Maker
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA398573
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Pretty Russian art nouveau period silver cigarette case with brushed finish and gilt interior. The front is engraved with stylised flowers with twisting stems, and the reverse has a nicely engraved monogram. It opens with a push sprung mechanism. Both sides are marked inside with the 84 kokoshnik mark for Moscow 1899-1908 and maker's initials VS (as BC in cyrilic).

It measures 10cm by 7cm (excl. clasp) and 1.5cm deep. It weighs 114g/3.7ozt. Condition is very good: there are some light surface marks from use and a couple of small dinks to the back. The clasp operates perfectly and it closes fully flush.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10.16cm (4.00")

Width

9.398cm (3.70")

Depth

1.27cm (0.50")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA398573

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Description

Pretty Russian art nouveau period silver cigarette case with brushed finish and gilt interior.

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The front is engraved with stylised flowers with twisting stems, and the reverse has a nicely engraved monogram.

The Fancy Fox

It opens with a push sprung mechanism. Both sides are marked inside with the 84 kokoshnik mark for Moscow 1899-1908 and maker's initials VS (as BC in cyrilic).

fig 1. Art Nouveau Russian Silver Cigarette Case Moscow 1899-1908 Engraved Flowers BC Maker — fig 1. Art Nouveau Russian Silver Cigarette Case Moscow 1899-1908 Engraved Flowers Bc Maker

It measures 10cm by 7cm (excl. clasp) and 1.5cm deep. It weighs 114g/3.7ozt. Condition is very good: there are some light surface marks from use and a couple of small dinks to the back. The clasp operates perfectly and it closes fully flush.