$4,444
Russian Silver, Cloisonne, and En Plein Enamel Cigarette Case, Moscow, 1908-17, maker's mark S. Zh, rectangular with rounded corners, enameled with cloisonne foliate cartouches with green and maroon ground, the maroon ground above a small C-scroll cartouche enclosing an en plein enamel of wildflowers on a sky blue ground, with blue cabochon stone latch, gold-washed interior, lg. 4 1/4, wd. 3 3/8 in., with a fitted birch case, approx. 6 troy oz. one side with chips/light losses to green enameling at three corners. the other side has similar chips/losses to the hinge side. drop damage to center of the botton edge of this side, with spot of loss and star cracks to pale blue border enamel.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-04-10
