Russian Silver Cigarette Case

Moscow, 1899-1908, by A.N. Pavlov, .875 silver, the cover richly decorated with two pairs of addorsed acanthus scrolls, separated by a cartouche, the upper forming dolphin's heads and centering a satyr masque, the lower forming flower baskets and centering a Greek maiden masque, all set with small rubies and sapphires, opening with a cabochon sapphire button to reveal the gilt interior.

Estimate:$250

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