Two Russian cigarette cases, one nephrite and one silver-gilt applied with initials, together with a Russian nephrite box case, circa 1900

Two Russian cigarette cases, one nephrite and one silver-gilt applied with initials, together with a Russian nephrite box case, circa 1900

two gold-mounted nephrite boxes set with garnets, the match box unmarked, the silver-gilt case with radiant motives, the cover applied with a monogram and a Royal crown
8.2 cm long and 5 cm long ; 3¼ in. and 2in.
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Deux étuis russes à cigarette, un en nephrite et un en vermeil et une boîte à allumette russe en nephrite, vers 1900

deux boîtes en néphrite montées en or serties de grenat, la boîte à allumettes non poinçonnée, l'étui en vermeil à motifs rayonnants, le couvercle appliqué d'un chiffre timbré d'une couronne royale
Long. 8,2 cm et 5 cm ; 3¼ in. and 2in.

Condition Report:
The two nephrite boxes: Overall good condition, the rectangular box marked on hinge, the smaller box apparently unmarked.
The silver gilt box: the gilding slightly worn-out, especially under the base, marked inside box and cover, good weight.

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