5 June 2013 Russian Art Auctions
5 June 2013
* 655. A SILVER CIGARETTE CASE DECORATED WITH A MOTIF OF TWO SOLDIERS
MAKER'S MARK OF PETR PETROV IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, 1908-1917, 84 STANDARD.
11.5 by 9 cm, weight 197 g.
2,000–3,000 GBP
Rectangular form, the lid cast with a scene of two infantrymen charging across a battlefield with fixed bayonets, further decorated with scroll motifs and foliage, the thumbpiece set with a cabochon stone, gilt interior.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.