Russian Silver Cigarette Case with Monogrammed Shield Cartouche
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A Russian.875 silver cigarette case, circa 1899-1908, with zolotniki 84 and maker's mark B.P. With pellets in cartouche, possibly a Cyrillic mark for Vasily Rukavishnikov, the cushion shaped case of generous depth with narrow and wider ribbed bands to each end with bright cut inner bands and having a monogrammed shield cartouche, gilt washed to the interior with hallmarks. Silver weight 174gr. Length 10.5 cm. Width 8 cm
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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