ANTIQUE RUSSIAN KARELIAN BIRCH CIGARETTE CASE with INSCRIPTION
Antique Russian Karelian birch wood presentation cigarette case with a seamless hidden hinge, circa the late 19th century, featuring an inscription.
CONDITION: The item is in very good, used condition. For additional information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old reputable collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1991-2023; 2. William Bunch Auctions and Appraisals, Chadds Ford, PA, USA, April 11, 2023, Lot 7819 (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.
DIMENSIONS: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 inches (11 x 8.5 x 1.7 cm). Weight: 44 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $500 - $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 (2 years ago), $1,800 (14 years ago), $5,078 (16 years ago), and $8,750 (8 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: 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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