Lot 431

A Russian jewelled gold cigarette-case

MARK OF GABRIEL NIUKKANEN, ST PETERSBURG, 1896-1908

Fermé29 October 2009

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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

Note du spécialiste

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.