April 23, 2026: Spring Fine & Decorative Arts - Day Two
Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc. info@jeffreysevans.com
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KHLEBNIKOV, RUSSIAN 0.875 SILVER SAMORODOK CIGARETTE CASE, rectangular form with a textured molten-like surface, top with two applied elements of a Russian coat-of-arms with enameled accents and a gold-toned monogram, button to side set with a red glass cabochons, gold-washed interior with original presentation engraving in Cyrillic, an old note indicates it translates to "To Doctor Boris Konstantinovitch Goroderidze / from a sincerely grateful and thankful patient / A. Tusekoy / 19 3/IV 13 / Odessa", below with a later engraving that reads, "To- Louisa and Bill - my invaluable aides - With sincere regards / W.M. Robertson / Major Gen. U.S.A. / 15 March 1947". Interior impressed with a maker's mark for the firm of Khlebnikov and a Kokoshnik mark utilized from 1908 to 1926 having an "84" zolotniki for 0.875 silver fineness and the city mark has been engraved over, applied Russian coat-of-arms also with an "84" zolotniki and a St. Petersburg city mark. Total weight including non-silver components: 10.750 ozt. Circa 1913. 5 3/8" x 4" x 7/8" OA.
Catalogue Note: The later engraving was done by Major General Walter Melville Robertson (1888-1954), who had a long and distinguished service in the United States Army from 1912 to 1950, including serving in World War I (WWI) and II (WWII).
Very good overall condition with minor wear, surface scratches, and nicks, a few minute to small dents notably to corners, a through hole to top at applied monogram, does not come with interior straps; note with some toning and stains, tears at center fold lines.
Property from the estate of Malcolm Bradley, Richmond, VA.
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***Shipping:
Effective March 1, 2024 In-house shipping is no longer available with Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates (JSEA). Shipping of all lots is through one of two local UPS stores with whom we have successfully worked with in the past. Buyers will receive a shipping form to fill out and return to the UPS store. As a courtesy to our clientele, once the invoice is paid, JSEA will arrange transport and make delivery to each respective store at no extra charge. Once the items ship, buyers will receive a paid shipping invoice and tracking number.
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