Russian Silver Samorodok Cigarette-case

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Description:

This distinctive silver porte cigarette simulating the surface of molten gold was made in the Russian Imperial capital during the Romanov dynasty’s twilight years. With rounded corners to slip easily into one’s pocket, the samorodok surface (a nugget-like finish) was produced by heating the silver to just below melting point followed by rapid cooling. With a gilt interior and a gold-mounted cabochon ruby pushpiece.

Probably by Gustav Lundell, St. Petersburg, 1908-17, stamped with the Cyrillic initials G.L., 84, the Russian silver standard and the kokoshnik for St. Petersburg, 1908-17.

4 7/8 x 2 ¾ x 1/2 in. (12.4 x 7 x 1.3 cm.), sold together with a custom suede travel pouch from Italy.

Status: Off Market	Reference#: 178M_8A
Condition: Good condition: Front cover and interior gilding with areas of slight discoloration.	Year: 1908-1917

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