Antique Circa 1900s Imperial Russian Solid Silver and Niello Enamel Cigarette Case with vesta (matches) compartment, the back with tinder cord channel, hand engraved and kneeled, a very well made and stylish item, parcel gilt interior. Both sides are decorated with a foliate scrolls Niello Enamel in Pan-Scavic design.The hinge is very tight .Hallmarked every part of the case.Russian Silver 84 standard , Moscow, year 1899-1908 Assayer initials EL - in Cyrillic (Ivan Lebedkin) active in this perio...d. Struck with Workmaster's Initials in Cyrillic "HK" for Nemirov-Kolodkin - active in Moskow 1872-1916. * Condition:In Great Condition-no damage or neillo destruction * Dimensions : Height: 2 1/2" Width: 4" Thickness: 5/8"* Weight: 177 grams! THIS ITEM WAS SOLD, BUT BUYER DID NOT FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THE PAYMENT, SO IT HAD TO BE RELEASED.