A PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO CIGAR CASE
MAKER'S MARK CYRILLIC 'AS,' MOSCOW, 1873
Rectangular, the hinged cover nielloed with strapwork and foliate scrolls, centering an Imperial double-headed eagle and a ribbon garland inscribed with the name of the Alexander Miller cigar factory, St. Petersburg, the sides chased to simulate cigar labels, the underside with further inscription to simulate a cigar box, marked inside cover and base
4 5/8 in. (11.9 cm.) long
7.6 oz. (214.2 gr.)
A PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO CIGAR CASE
MAKER'S MARK CYRILLIC 'AS,' MOSCOW, 1873
Rectangular, the hinged cover nielloed with strapwork and foliate scrolls, centering an Imperial double-headed eagle and a ribbon garland inscribed with the name of the Alexander Miller cigar factory, St. Petersburg, the sides chased to simulate cigar labels, the underside with further inscription to simulate a cigar box, marked inside cover and base
4 5/8 in. (11.9 cm.) long
7.6 oz. (214.2 gr.)
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