Lot 323
Russian, Faberge-Style Cigarette Case. This fabulous piece is encased in sterling silver with a raised leaf deign decorating the edges. Front has a mustard colored surface with a finely sculpted sunburst design flowing from a sapphire and diamond circle (5/8" in diameter). Case measures 2 x 3½ in with a thickness of 3/8 in. This case is inscribed in Russian, most likely from parents to child, and loosely translates to "Poliaineke, Congratulating you on being a young adult on this birthday - From Sylvia and Volias May 1947."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $1,320 |
