A superb Russian silver and niello cigar box featuring a gilt interior, an engraved image of Peter the Great on one side and Minin and Pozharsky on the other. On the top and bottom, there is an engraved image depicting the Cabin of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg. Hallmarks: 84 silver standard, St. George (Moscow), two Cyrillic letters "VE." Weight: 6.2 oz., 174 g.

Type Caskets, cigarette cases

Date of sale 2023-11-01

Auction House Helios Auctions

Where was the auction held USA