Imperial Presentation Gold Case by Faberge

Imperial presentation small gold cigarette case by Faberge, St. Petersburg, circa 1895, a polished rose gold case with rounded corners and edges, mounted with diamond-set green gold double headed Imperial eagle. Width 2 1/8 in. (5,4 cm). Length 3 1/4 in. (8,2 cm). Weight 63 g (2,2 oz).

Condition: very little actual wear, just faint hairline scratches which are mostly noticeable due to highly polished surfaces, no dents, diamond-set eagle in near mint, overall excellent.

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The eagle is set with one brilliant-cut and twenty four rose-cut diamonds.

Highly polished silky smooth surfaces.

Interior of the case is in mint condition.

Sapphire-set pushpiece.

Struck with 56 zolotniks gold standard (14K) - St. Petersburg and workmaster's initials 'AH' for August Holmstrom.

Recommended Literature:

"The Russian Imperial Award System during the Reign of Nicholas II 1894-1917" by Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm, Helsinki, 2005, 566 pages, 166 illustrations, text in English.

A very good reference on Imperial Presentation objects and their makers.

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