Lot Essay
The A.F. Miller factory, founded in 1849, was the first factory in Russia to produce papirosy.
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MAKER'S MARK CYRILLIC 'FEE', ST PETERSBURG, 1891
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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL LARGE CIGARETTE BOX
MAKER'S MARK CYRILLIC 'FEE', ST PETERSBURG, 1891
Rectangular, the centre of the hinged cover engraved in Cyrillic with manufacturer's label 'F.A. Miller' below the Imperial warrant, the cover and sides further engraved with a tax band incorporating a warrant, the sides and base further engraved to simulate wood grain, gilt interior, marked inside cover and base
7.5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) wide
18.65 oz. (580 gr.)
MAKER'S MARK CYRILLIC 'FEE', ST PETERSBURG, 1891
Rectangular, the centre of the hinged cover engraved in Cyrillic with manufacturer's label 'F.A. Miller' below the Imperial warrant, the cover and sides further engraved with a tax band incorporating a warrant, the sides and base further engraved to simulate wood grain, gilt interior, marked inside cover and base
7.5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) wide
18.65 oz. (580 gr.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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