A RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF IS (CYRILLIC), MOSCOW, 1888
Reeded oblong form with a hinged vesta compartment at one end with separately hinged striking plate, the hinged cover opening to reveal a secondary cover applied with two oval frames to take portrait photographs, gilt interiors, aperture to take a cord match, back fitted with small wheel to move the cord, interior of cover inscribed with facsimile signature Eustace P. Ralli
3 5/8 in. long (9.4 cm.)
7 oz. (217 gm.)
A RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF IS (CYRILLIC), MOSCOW, 1888
Reeded oblong form with a hinged vesta compartment at one end with separately hinged striking plate, the hinged cover opening to reveal a secondary cover applied with two oval frames to take portrait photographs, gilt interiors, aperture to take a cord match, back fitted with small wheel to move the cord, interior of cover inscribed with facsimile signature Eustace P. Ralli
3 5/8 in. long (9.4 cm.)
7 oz. (217 gm.)
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