CIGARETTE CASE IN SILVER FILIGREE MOUNTS
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Shape is similar to a purse. Wood core is covered with black lacquer. Hinges, thumbpiece, etc are in silver. There is an all over scale pattern in silver wire. On cover and bottom are oval silver medallions for initials.
- Object name:
- CIGARETTE CASE IN SILVER FILIGREE MOUNTS
- Made from:
- Lacquer -- papier-mâché -- silver
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 10.5 x 6.4 cm (4 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 35.18
- Class:
- LACQUER
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973