Sale 7968
RUSSIAN ART
6 June 2011
London, King Street
Lot 178
A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF FEODOR RÜCKERT, MOSCOW, 1899-1908
Estimate £10,000 - £15,000
($16,350 - $24,525)
Lot Description
Rectangular with rounded corners, the cover and reverse centred by shaded enamelled rosettes within scrolling strapwork and stylised foliate motifs enamelled in shades of red, pink, orange, green and blue over cream and dark grey grounds, bordered with peach foliage on black ground, with rectangular push-piece, marked inside cover and base
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) wide
Lot Condition Report Good condition overall.
The interior lacks the elasticated bands that would hold cigarettes in place.