Gustav Klinger - Cigarette case - .916 (88 Zolotniki) silver

Material and Technique: The case is made of 84 silver (a Russian standard of .875 purity) and decorated with niello technique, which consists of inlays of a black metal alloy to create the design. The interior of the case may have originally been gold-plated. Design: The main feature is an engraving in the center of the lid depicting a troika, a traditional Russian sleigh drawn by three horses, driven by a coachman with passengers. The rest of the case features an elaborate, fine floral or scrollwork design. Identified marks of recognized silversmiths Gustav Klingert 1888 These items are considered luxury objects and rare collectibles. Excellent detail in the image. Dimensions: 9 cm long - 6 cm wide Weight: 126 grams Hallmarks: Silver purity mark 84 with the mark of the Moscow regional assay office and the year 1888 Assayer: A.A (Cyrillic) for Analoly Artsibashov - active in Moscow 1888-1896 Workmaster: GK of Gustav Klingert (Густав Клингерт) - active in Moscow 1865-1916 we ship to all of Europe also to the rest of the world provided the buyer is responsible for customs formalities and duties, facilitating and ensuring delivery.

Estimate:£878.25

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