A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGAR BOX
MARK OF ILYIN TIMOFEI, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
Rectangular, the polished hinged cover and base engraved with perpendicular bands simulating cigar tax bands with the Russian inscription 'Imported Tabacco' and award medals, the interior gilt, marked on side and inside cover and base
6¼ in. (16 cm.) wide
14 oz. (421 gr.)
A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL CIGAR BOX
MARK OF ILYIN TIMOFEI, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
Rectangular, the polished hinged cover and base engraved with perpendicular bands simulating cigar tax bands with the Russian inscription 'Imported Tabacco' and award medals, the interior gilt, marked on side and inside cover and base
6¼ in. (16 cm.) wide
14 oz. (421 gr.)