Sunday, September 20, 2015
September Auction | LOT #175 - Russian Sterling Silver (.875) and Enamel Cigarette Case
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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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