A silver-gilt and guilloch enamel Cigarette Case

MARKED FABERG, WORKMASTER AUGUST HOLLMING, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, WITH SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 22565, WITH ENGLISH IMPORT MARKS FOR 1911

Details
A silver-gilt and guilloch enamel Cigarette Case
marked Faberg, workmaster August Hollming, St. Petersburg, circa 1890, with scratched inventory number 22565, with English import marks for 1911
Compressed cylindrical, overall enamelled in translucent pink on wavy ground within gilt borders, the hinged cover with rose-cut diamond thumbpiece, with hinge match compartment, marked inside base and cover
3.3/8in. (8.5cm.) long
Provenance
Mrs. Horlick, recorded as the original purchaser in Faberg's London sales ledger for 27 on 5 August 1913.