Auction 51 AUCTION 51: A NEW YORK ART AND COLLECTIBLES SALE
By HELIOS
Oct 20, 2024
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery # 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
Russian and European objects of vertu, porcelain, paintings and collectibles.
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LOT 24:

A RUSSIAN SILVER & NIELLO HINGED CIGARETTE CASE, 1858

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Sold for: $400
Start price:
$ 400
Estimated price :
$600 - $800
Buyer's Premium: 28% More details
sales tax: 8.875% On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
Auction took place on Oct 20, 2024 at HELIOS
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A RUSSIAN SILVER & NIELLO HINGED CIGARETTE CASE, 1858

Russian silver and niello cigarette case with a ruby lock button. It is adorned with fine engravings, presumably from 1858 (the date hallmark is slightly faint).

It measures 5'' by 3'' by 3/4'', weighs 5.9 troy ounces (183 grams), and bears hallmarks.

Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 3/4 in., (12.7 x 7.7 x 1.9 cm.)


Condition: The case appears to be in good condition with the niello finish well-preserved.

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