Art Deco Gold Cigarette Case - Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin

 

CHALIAPIN, Feodor Ivanovich (1873-1938) – AN ART DECO GOLD CIGARETTE CASE

Designed as a reeded rectangular shaped case with beveled edges and applied with Chaliapin's monogram in Cyrillic, "FISh", completed by a black onyx-set push piece, in 18K gold. With a series of obliterated assay marks, 5½ x 3¼ inches (14 x 8.30 cm), circa early 20th century.

 

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