Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN SILVER & NIELLO

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.