CIGARETTE CASE IN SILVER FILIGREE MOUNTS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Shape is similar to a purse. Wood core is covered with black lacquer. Hinges, thumbpiece, etc are in silver. There is an all over scale pattern in silver wire. On cover and bottom are oval silver medallions for initials.

Object name:

CIGARETTE CASE IN SILVER FILIGREE MOUNTS

Made from:

Lacquer -- papier-mâché -- silver

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

10.5 x 6.4 cm (4 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

35.18

Class:

LACQUER

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973