AUCTION 31: ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND DECORATIONS

A RARE SOVIET SILVER AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $1,500 - $1,700

Buyer's premium:

On the left side, the cigarette case lid is decorated with a red enamel star over a green Islamic Crescent. On the right, there is a relief figure of a man in oriental clothing, standing next to the horse. In the center, there is an engraved floral pattern framing a cartouche with the monogram "N.T." (Cyrillic). 84 standard silver, with manufacturer’s stamps inside.

Dimensions: 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 in., (10.5 x 7.3 cm.)

Condition: Very goo to excellent considering its age