Lot Essay
For a similar cigarette case, see U. Tillander-Godenhielm, The Russian Imperial Award System 1894-1917, Helsinki, 2005, p. 216, no. 95.
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MARK OF CARL BLANK, ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1912
Details
A JEWELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD IMPERIAL PRESENTATION CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF CARL BLANK, ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1912
Rectangular with rounded corners, reeded overall with alternating diagonal gold stripes, the hinged cover applied with a diamond-set Imperial double-headed eagle, with sapphire cabochon thumb-piece, the interior with inscription in Russian '25 December 1912', marked inside cover and base
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) long
MARK OF CARL BLANK, ST PETERSBURG, 1908-1912
Rectangular with rounded corners, reeded overall with alternating diagonal gold stripes, the hinged cover applied with a diamond-set Imperial double-headed eagle, with sapphire cabochon thumb-piece, the interior with inscription in Russian '25 December 1912', marked inside cover and base
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) long
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's, New York, 20 April 2000, lot 29.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Special notice
VAT rate of 20% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium
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