Russian silver niello cigarette case with an applied imperial seal. Decorated throughout with scrollwork. Impressed in three places along the interior with a maker’s mark, possibly Nikolay Kemper, and a kokoshnik.

Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Height: 4 in x Width: 2 1/2 in x Depth: 3/4 in.
Gross weight: 178.9 g.