Silver and Niello Papiros Case, Moscow, 1877

Silver and niello trompe-l'oeil papiros (early type of cigarettes) case, Moscow, 1877, chased to resemble a woven case, nielloed with a brand name and tax band. Condition: light pocket wear. Length 3 3/4 in. (9,5 cm)

$1,900.00

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The brand name is APETIT CANON FORT. Russian inscription on the central panel reads: "PAPIROSY" (cigarettes). The tax band is nielloed with Imperial eagle and inscription: "TOBACCO OF DOMESTIC PRODUCTION 25 PIECES."

Abbreviation on the tax band stands for "TAX PAID 3 3/4 Silver Kopeks."

Marked with master's initials, assayer's initials, date '1877', 84 zolotniks (875/1000), and Moscow city stamp.

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