A Russian jewelled gold cigarette-case
Mark of Gabriel Niukkanen, St Petersburg, 1896-1908
Rectangular of oval section, of reeded design emanating from the cabochon sapphire-set thumb-piece, the hinged cover applied with gold and rose-diamond Imperial coat of arms, with hinged vesta compartment and tinder cord with fitting, marked inside cover and base, in original fitted leather case, the cover applied with gold Imperial coat-of-arms
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) long
A Russian jewelled gold cigarette-case
Mark of Gabriel Niukkanen, St Petersburg, 1896-1908
Rectangular of oval section, of reeded design emanating from the cabochon sapphire-set thumb-piece, the hinged cover applied with gold and rose-diamond Imperial coat of arms, with hinged vesta compartment and tinder cord with fitting, marked inside cover and base, in original fitted leather case, the cover applied with gold Imperial coat-of-arms
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) long