MARK OF VASILII FINIKOV, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890

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A JEWELLED GOLD CIGARETTE CASE
MARK OF VASILII FINIKOV, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890
Rectangular with rounded corners, spot-hammered overall, in a form of a coin purse, two hinged covers with a 'kiss' clasp, shaped as knots and set with cabochon sapphires and rubies, marked inside cover
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

Vasilii Finikov worked for Bolin and was occasionally employed by Fabergé. A similar cigarette case by Finikov shaped as a coin purse from the collection of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, was sold Sotheby's, London, 30 November 2009, lot 47.

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