Live Auction 7817The Manolo March Collection From Son Galcerán, Mallorca
Christie’s roundel
Lot 431

A Russian jewelled gold cigarette-case

MARK OF GABRIEL NIUKKANEN, ST PETERSBURG, 1896-1908

Closed29 October 2009

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GBP 4,375

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A Russian jewelled gold cigarette-case
Mark of Gabriel Niukkanen, St Petersburg, 1896-1908
Rectangular of oval section, the body with sunburst reeding emanating from the cabochon sapphire-set thumb-piece, with vesta compartment, marked inside cover and base
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) long

Specialist note

Gabriel Niukkanen worked as an independent goldsmith in St Petersburg between 1898 and 1912, providing pieces for Fabergé on occasion. He later worked for Fabergé in Odessa.