IMPORTANT EARLY GOLD WASH AND NIELLO WORK RUSSIAN ENGRAVED CIGAR CASE.

IMPORTANT EARLY GOLD WASH AND NIELLO WORK RUSSIAN ENGRAVED CIGAR CASE. The oval cylinder case having a 1/3 removable top. The top sides decorated with two oval scenes in niello work. The top having a script monogram. The base having two vertical oval panels with niello work with building facade with columns and house in background. Impress hallmarked “84” (875/1000). There is another mark which is illegible. A note accompanying this lot in hand script pen states “Cigar case carried by Com Stephen Decatur, Given him by a friend-presented to Capt. Alex Slidell MacKenzie by Com Decaturs’ widow-Presented to Midman (midshipman) Stephen Decatur Jr. in 1905 by Capt. Morris R.S. MacKenzie US Navy to whom it had been given by his father A S MacKenzie Property of Stephen Decatur Jr. S. D.” WEIGHT: 6 tr oz. SIZE: 4-3/4″ h x 1-1/2″ w. CONDITION: The bottom with slight loss to gilding, the top having a 1/2″ puncture at top side and roughness around bottom edge. Otherwise very good. 9-97933 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2116	$4,025.00	IMPORTANT EARLY GOLD WASH AND NIELLO WORK RUSSIAN ENGRAVED CIGAR CASE. The oval cylinder case having a 1/3 removable top. The top sides decorated with two oval scenes in niello work. The top having a script monogram. The base having two vertical oval panels with niello work with building facade with columns and house in background. Impress hallmarked “84” (875/1000). There is another mark which is illegible. A note accompanying this lot in hand script pen states “Cigar case carried by Com Stephen Decatur, Given him by a friend-presented to Capt. Alex Slidell MacKenzie by Com Decaturs’ widow-Presented to Midman (midshipman) Stephen Decatur Jr. in 1905 by Capt. Morris R.S. MacKenzie US Navy to whom it had been given by his father A S MacKenzie Property of Stephen Decatur Jr. S. D.” WEIGHT: 6 tr oz. SIZE: 4-3/4″ h x 1-1/2″ w. CONDITION: The bottom with slight loss to gilding, the top having a 1/2″ puncture at top side and roughness around bottom edge. Otherwise very good. 9-97933 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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