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Two silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel cigarette cases, Nikolai Tarabrov and Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow, 1908-1917 and 1899-1908
Auction Closed
November 28, 05:26 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
the Tarabrov case rectangular with rounded corners, enamelled throughout with stylised flowers, geometric motifs and scrollwork, with an aquamarine push-piece, the Kuzmichev case centred by an oval panel enamelled with flowers over a black ground and edged with bars of geometric scrollwork, rosettes in each corner and turquoise enamel bead borders, the gilt interior with Cyrillic presentation inscription dated reading 'In memory of a friend / I.B. - I.I.K. / 1 January 1900', with a silver push-piece, the Tarabrov case struck with maker's initials in the field, 84 standard, the Kuzmichev case struck to the flange with maker's initials, 88 standard
length 11.6cm; 4 1/2 in., and smaller
The Tarabrov case, Christie's New York, 24 April 2ಌ009, lot 6
The Kuzmichev case, Christie's London, 27 No༺vember 2008, lot 834
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