ANTIQUE RUSSIAN KARELIAN BIRCH CIGARETTE CASE
Antique Russian Karelian birch wood presentation cigarette case with a hidden seamless hinge. Circa the late 19th century.
CONDITION: In very good condition considering its age, with no visible damage or repairs. The item has been described to the best of our knowledge. For additional information, please refer to the pictures, and feel free to contact us via email with any questions.
PROVENANCE: 1. Property from the Estate of M. Krupp, Chicago, Illinois, USA, September 27, 1999; 2. William Bunch Auctions and Appraisals, Chadds Ford, PA, United States, April 11, 2023 (the winner will receive this information - history of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection).
DIMENSIONS: 5 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 inches (130 x 90 x 15 mm). Weight: 58 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $1,000 - $2,000 (significantly lower than today's market price).
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian birch cigarette cases were sold on Live Auctioneers, eBay, and Heritage for $1,606 (1 year ago), $1,800 (13 years ago), $5,078 (15 years ago), and $8,750 (7 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details.
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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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