Sold for $12,500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Russian Vari-Color Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case

Mark of August Wilhelm Holmstrom, St. Petersburg, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

the lid tab with scratched inventory number '306B 64.N. BKM'.
marked with '56' standard on interior
5 ozt 4 dwt gross
Width 4 inches.

Property from the Collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Condition Report

Note:
Cataloguing has changed to attribute marks to August Holmstrom.
Case appears in overall good, stable condition. Light to moderate surface scratching throughout consistent with age and use. Each corner of case next to hinge with a very small flake to enamel decoration. Lid tab with a scratched inventory number 306B 64.N. BKM.

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