Maker's Mark of Rudolf Konstantinovich Weide - St. Petersburg - initials "R.V." - 1874-1915

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Metal: Silver, Gold
Initials: R.V.
Year: 1874-1915
Shape: Oval
Items: cigarette case, State Historical Museum (1874-1915)
Description: An oval-shaped mark depicting the initials "R.V." with a period after each letter. The mark belongs to Rudolf Konstantinovich Weide, owner of a workshop for gold and silver items, a master goldsmith. In 1899, he was elected as a deputy to inspect commercial and industrial establishments for the assay supervision; in 1915, the trading house "R. K. Weide" was known. Items: cigarette case, State Historical Museum (1874-1915). Shape: Oval. Metal: Gold, Silver.