Superb Imperial Russian Silver Cigarette Case with Match Safe and Champlevé Enamel, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1879

Superb Imperial Russian silver cigarette case with integrated match safe, finely decorated with champlevé enamel in multiple shades with elegant foliate ornament.

The rectangular case features engraved decoration, a fire-gilded interior, and retains its original silk cord attachment.

Hallmarked Moscow, 1879, 91 silver standards, with maker’s mark of Pavel Ovchinnikov, together with the Imperial Warrant, indicating the firm’s status as

Supplier to the Imperial Court.

The interior lid bears a presentation inscription:

“To Mikhail Konstantinovich Ruderov from His Imperial Highness Prince Eugen Maximilianovich, November 8, 1888.”

Weight: 283 g

Dimensions:

3 7/8 in. (10 cm) length

2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm) width.

Condition: very good