Cigarette case
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1889
Materials
Silver-gilt and enamel
Measurements
18 x 50 mm; 165 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Russia
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20812
Summary
A Russian silver-gilt and plique à jour enamel cigarette case, decorated with parrots amidst stylised foliate scrolls within blue borders, the inner side has maker's mark G.K. 84. Assay date mark 188[stamped over enamel but Christie's give the date as 1889].
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.