Silver And Gold Scripted Cigarette Case

Description

This is Antique russian imperial Silver and gold scripted cigarette case with ruby stones.
Stamped by Khebnikov
Russian Imperial 84 Silver
Circa beginning of 20 century
Weight: 8.3 OZ
Size: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/2

Khlebnikov was an Imperial Russian jewelry firm, founded ca. 1867 by Ivan Khlebnikov in Saint Petersburg, but transferred to Moscow in 1871.

The business was highly successful and received the Imperial Warrant, producing work of originality and highest quality using decoration in the traditional Russian style on many pieces. Enamel was a speciality, especially plique-à-jour, but also cloisonné. Demand for its work was high and in 1882 it employed 200 craftsmen. The business succumbed at the time of the Russian Revolution