RARE ANTIQUE RUSSIAN KARELIAN BIRCH CIGARETTE CASE
Antique Russian Karelian birch wood presentation cigarette case with a seamless hidden hinge. A silver plaque with niello decor serves as a clasp. Circa the late 19th century.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver standard and initial of silvermaster.
CONDITION: Very good for age. The item is described to the best of our knowledge. Please refer to pictures and email with any questions.
DIMENSIONS: 4 x 2 7/8 x 3/4 inches (10 x 7.3 x 2 cm). Weight: 58 grams.
ESTIMATE PRICE: $1,000 - $2,000.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago Russian birch boxes were sold on Live Auctioneers, eBay and Christie's for $6,843 (1 year ago), $7,500 (7 years ago), $8,750 (6 years ago) and $30,500 (13 years ago) - please see the screenshots.
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WIKIPEDIA: A birch is a thin-leaved deciduous hardwood tree of the genus Betula in the family Betulaceae, which also includes alders, hazels, and hornbeams. It is closely related to the beech-oak family Fagaceae. The genus Betula contains 30 to 60 known taxa of which 11 are on the IUCN 2011 Red List of Threatened Species. They are a typically rather short-lived pioneer species widespread in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in northern areas of temperate climates and in boreal climates. Birch wood is fine-grained and pale in colour, often with an attractive satin-like sheen. Ripple figuring may occur, increasing the value of the timber for veneer and furniture-making. The highly decorative Masur (or Karelian) birch, from Betula verrucosa var. carelica, has ripple textures combined with attractive dark streaks and lines.

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