Rare Antique Russian .875 Silver 4.5" Cigar or Cheroot Case, Purse or Handbag Shape, Ornate Niello Enamel Box some history and elegance

some history and elegance

No damage to note other than some slight visible wear or fading to the vermeil finish on the spoons

and glass suppliers are so curious to see such old and such thin glass mirror

It's in fine condition with just a few small dark marks to the colorful painted scene

The outer frame shows age

Rare Antique Russian .875 Silver 4.5" Cigar or Cheroot Case, Purse or Handbag Shape, Ornate Niello Enamel Box some history and eleganceFabulous & rare antique Victorian era Russian hallmarked . 875 solid silver 4. 5" cigar, cigarette or cheroot case in the highly unique form of a billfold, purse or handbag with ornate niello decoration, gold plated or vermeil interior and wonderful condition! I've had one similar piece in the past 20 years in the business and it sold immediately, I'm sure this one will also. The top and front panels open via paint hinges on each of the curved sides,