A 1878 RUSSIAN GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGAR BOX

A 1878 RUSSIAN GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGAR BOX

chased to simulate a wooden cigar box, marked with 84 standard and Moscow and assayer's mark PE in Cyrillic, marked twice on the interior of the box; height: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), dimensions of box: 12.5 (l) x 10 (w) cm (4 7/8 x 4 in.)

CONDITION
The box is in overall good condition. Save for fine and shallow surface scratches, consistent with age and use. Very minor tarnishing to the edges and interior. Would benefit from a polish.

Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827

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