A late 19th century Russian metalwares silver and enamel pocket cigarette case
A late 19th century Russian metalwares silver and enamel pocket cigarette case, Moscow and 84 zolotniki combined mark (1882-1889) for 875/1000 standard silver, no further apparent marks, of rectangular form with rolled edges and piano hinge, outer lavishly decorated with polychrome cloisonné and plique-à-jour enamelled designs over a gilded textured ground, spring loaded thumbpiece, gilded interior with retainer fittings, 12.5 x 8.5cm, 259.8g (8.3ozt)
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A late 19th century Russian metalwares silver and enamel pocket cigarette case, Moscow and 84 zolotniki combined mark (1882-1889) for 875/1000 standard silver, no further apparent marks, of rectangular form with rolled edges and piano hinge, outer lavishly decorated with polychrome cloisonné and plique-à-jour enamelled designs over a gilded textured ground, spring loaded thumbpiece, gilded interior with retainer fittings, 12.5 x 8.5cm, 259.8g (8.3ozt)
