This
auction is for an antique Czarist Russian 84-Silver (0.875-fine) Cigar Case with Imperial Romanov Eagles raised on the obverse & a similarly formatted floral
crest to the reverse; each bezel-set with a small cabochon garnet. Most articulately hand-wrought & so engraved
by the silversmith PJS, active in St. Petersburgh between 1886-1908
(unidentified master: Postnikova-Loserva # 1827). It measures
approx. 4 3/4″ x 2 5/8″ x 1 1/8″ (12.1 x 6.7 x 2.8 cm.) & weighs 5 ozs. 17
dwt 2&4/10 grains, or if you will 182.1 grams; but why think metric? Likely this most exquisitely crafted case was a prized possession of a long-dead Russian nobleman, possibly himself a Romanov? or perhaps a titled officer in the Czar’s army; & now, with over a hundred years past, it exudes like the silvery cold full moon before Holy Russian Orthodox Easter, an aura regally evocative of those last halcyon days in the lost, dream Russia of Nicholas & Alexandra …. before the deluge.
Please take note that
with this case, as with any silver, antique, numismatic item, timepiece, or jewelry sold
either here on or in my Dickensian store:
PETER STEWART JEWELRY COINS
984 South Lake Boulevard
Mahopac, NY 10541
Tel:
845-628-2500
If
for any reason, whatsoever, you’re not completely satisfied, just return
your purchase in a timely manner & I’ll refund your money-in-full;
including postage both ways! Please see the pictures.
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