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From the personal collection of a major cigar cigarette company: (He collected only the finest tobacconist silver humidors. See my other listings from this collection.)
MAGNIFICENT 😍 ANTIQUE SOLID RUSSIAN SILVER CIGAR HUMIDOR CASE. Highly detailed silversmithing technique used to create the illusion of wood grain is called trompe-l'œil.
Almost 2 pounds - 5 1/4, 4 1/2, 2 1/2 inches.
These highly collectible silver cigar boxes were fashionable in Russia from the 1870s to the early 20th century.
With a trompe l'oeil wood graining simulating the design of the wooden box and the label of the tobacco company.
Very fine, partially gilded silver trompe-l’oeil table cigar box, Moscow, c. 1880’s, superbly engraved to imitate woodgrain and tobacco tax bands with Imperial eagle. Marked with 84 standard (.875 silver), assayer’s initials, and workmaster’s initials, inside the box on the bottom and on the lid.
Silver cigar boxes engraved to imitate original wooden boxes were fashionable in Russia from circa 1870s to the early 20th century. The earlier boxes from 1870s-1890s, in general, are of superior quality to later pieces. Cigar boxes of such size and weight are rare. The box is approximately twice as heavy as regular silver cigar boxes. Retail labels on the sides are also rarely seen on similar boxes.
