Repose and Cloisonne Enamel Russian Cigarette Case
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Wonderfully crafted Russian cigarette case this exceptional case has fine repose and cloisonne enamel work with a gilt interior and bearing 84 mark, attributed to Nevalaine Anders 1858 -1933 Finnish- Swedish work master. assay master: Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkun. 1898- 1914. Moscow. Weight: 291.7 grams.
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