A RUSSIAN GOLD AND GEM-SET CIGARETTE-CASE SET WITH A PORTRAIT MINIATURE
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A RUSSIAN GOLD AND GEM-SET CIGARETTE-CASE SET WITH A PORTRAIT MINIATURE

ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1917, MAKER'S MARK VK

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A RUSSIAN GOLD AND GEM-SET CIGARETTE-CASE SET WITH A PORTRAIT MINIATURE
ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1917, MAKER'S MARK VK
Rectangular polished gold box, the cover centred with a photographic portrait miniature on ivory of Tsar Alexander III of Russia (1845-1894), in green coat, gold epaulette, wearing an order, within gold mount with diamond-set gold coronet surmount, raised cabochon sapphire thumbpiece
3 7/8 in. (97 mm.) wide
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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