Bidspirit auction | 19TH C RUSSIAN SILVER ENGRAVED

19TH C RUSSIAN SILVER ENGRAVED CIGAR BOX - A Russian trompe l'oeil silver and parcel-gilt cigar box, Moscow, dated 1892. The rectangular box is intricately hand-engraved to simulate a wooden cigar crate bound with official tax bands, featuring prominent Cyrillic script reading ”СИГАРЫ” (Cigars) alongside ”25 шт” (25 pieces). The exterior detailing includes fine stippling and simulated wood grain, while the hinged lid opens to reveal a solid gold-washed interior. The box is clearly hallmarked on the underside with the maker's mark ”ДО” in Cyrillic for Dmitri Osipov, the Moscow city mark of St. George and the Dragon, an 88 zolotnik standard mark, and the assayer's mark ”A.C” situated above the date 1892. russian silver, trompe l'oeil, cigar box, dmitri osipov, moscow silver, 88 zolotnik, imperial russia, antique tobacciana, parcel-gilt, silver humidor. Dimensions 4 3/8” in ( 11 cm ) length, 3 1/2 in ( 9 cm ) width, 2 3/4 in ( 7 cm ) height. Weight: 473 gm. Condition Overall good condition consistent with age and use. The exterior silver displays minor surface scratches, microscopic dings to the edges, and natural light tarnishing typical of late 19th-century objects. The interior gold wash remains reflective but shows expected light rubbing and wear. The hinge is intact and functions properly.