Sunday, September 20, 2015
LOT #175

Russian Sterling Silver (.875) and Enamel Cigarette Case

Having a stamped AH and 84 mark within the design; possibly crafted by Aleksey Nasedkin; gold wash interior with engraved writing dated 1937; green jeweled clasp; according to the engraving this case was presented to T. Katrakus (Greek) by the Russian Black Sea Shipping Co. for saving the crew of the Russian ship “Blagoev” that was sunk by an Italian submarine on September 3, 1937 during the Spanish Civil War

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Hammer Price: $1,400

Dimensions: Height: 4 1/2 inches, Width: 3 1/2 inches

Weight: 8.87 troy ounces (276.00 grams)

Condition: Very Good, light wear; minor spots of lost enamel

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