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By Revere Auctions
Mar 21, 2023
755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
March into spring with Revere Auction's fine art sale in the early days of the new season! Featuring a collection of Asian art, a large selection of silver, NASA memorabilia, and art from the past and to the present. Highlights include artworks by George Inness, Sam Gilliam, and Marc Chagall, a unique steel sculpture by Tim Noble and Sue Webster, and an important soapstone guanyin from the collection of Prince Duan.
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LOT 371:

Russian Champleve Enamel and Silver Case

Sold for: $950
Start price:
$ 1,000
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $2,500
Buyer's Premium: 26% More details
Auction took place on Mar 21, 2023 at Revere Auctions
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Russian Champleve Enamel and Silver Case
A Russian silver champleve enamel and silver cigarette case style. Enameled in shades of red, sky blue, and Persian blue along the exterior. Hallmarked along the interior with illegible maker's mark and 88. Possibly from Moscow. With a chain and spot for striking a match.

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. Total weight: 196.5 grams
Condition: The item is in good condition in general with no visible dents, cracks, or losses. Light wear, scratches, and oxidation throughout. There is light discoloration throughout due to oxidation, most noticeably along the interior corners. No visible loss to enamel. No visible sign of restoration. One of the sides is discolored brown; see the listing image.