Decorative cigarette case
Description
In the style of Karl Fabergé, this piece is made of silver, partially gilded and enameled. It has a rectangular shape with rounded edges. The surface is nearly completely covered with blood-red enamel, which is embellished with a wave-like guilloché pattern. The lid is adorned with an appliquéd, relief-plastic double-headed eagle, set with diamond roses and garnet cabochons, flanked by two cornucopias filled with flowers, and accompanied by two sphinxes. Created in 1888, it weighs approximately 185 grams and measures 1 cm in height, 9.8 cm in length, and 5.5 cm in width. This Russian decorative cigarette box is crafted with red enamel in the style of Karl Fabergé. It bears the standard mark 88 and originates from Russia in the 20th century.
