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Maker: Fabergé, Carl
Birch wood and gold; rectangular with rounded corners. The lid has a concealed hinge and fits flush with the top of the sides, except in the middle of the front where there is a projecting thumbpiece. About 4 cm from each end the box is encircled by a series of interlocking chased gold circular garlands. The fitted case (A) (probably original) is of maple-wood with a cream velvet linging to the lower part and cream silk to the lid. The lining is stamped in gold with the Imperial eagle and in cyrillic latters Fabergé / St Petersburg Moscow London
History note: Not known before donor
Given by John Tillotson in memory of the late Peter Carter
Method of acquisition: Given (1981-04-27) by Tillotson, John
20th Century, Early
Production date:
or earlier
AD 1908
Decoration
composed of
gold
Box And Lid
Height 1.8 cm
Length 9.2 cm
Width 6.4 cm
Inscription present: a head facing to the left
Accession number: M.11 & A-1981
Primary reference Number: 150722
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Cigarette case" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/150722 Accessed: 2024-11-25 08:58:50
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