FABERGE - RUSSIAN SILVER and GOLD LARGE CIGARETTE CASE, SAMORODOK with CABOCHON
This is an antique Russian silver and gold cigarette case featuring textured relief designs throughout. It opens with an emerald cabochon button, revealing two storage compartments. Reticulation was a technique used by many pre-revolution era Russian silversmiths, including Faberge.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver content, kokoshnik and marks for Faberge, workmaster Anna Ringe.
CONDITION: Overall condition good, light signs of wear. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a private Russian collector in London, UK, 1995-2023; 2. Bonhams, London, United Kingdom, October 19, 2023 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
LARGE SIZE: 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 inches (11 x 7.3 cm). Weight: 5 troy oz (142 grams).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $2,000 - $10,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver cigarette cases made in samorodok technique were sold on Live Auctioneers, Sotheby's and Christie's for $4,850 (17 years ago), $5,950 (2 years ago), $6,030 (14 years ago), and $8,125 (12 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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HISTORY of THAT TIME: In metalwork, reticulation refers to a decorative surface finishing technique involving the application of localised heat to the surface of a metal object. Reticulation is typically performed on alloys of silver and copper or of gold and copper. Reticulation exploits the difference between the melting temperature of an unalloyed metal and that of an alloy of the metal; by depleting the base metal content in the surface layer, a piece can be heated in such a manner so as to render the interior of the piece molten while leaving the surface of the piece intact. The reticulated surface is formed by the thermal expansion and contraction of the interior metal which is effected by deliberate variation in the application of localised heat. In the late 19th century, reticulation was used as a decorative technique by Russian goldsmiths such as FABERGE, where the process was referred to as samorodok (lit. "born by itself"). Use of the technique spread to the Nordic and Scandinavian countries where it was applied in the creation of objects such as cigarette boxes, card cases, eyeglass cases, and flasks.

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