The hinged Cigarette Case by Fabergé (Фаберже)
is crafted in 14ct – 15ct gold (56 zolotnik),
with exceptional attention to details.
Fabergé cigarette cases described as “Samorodok”
mimic natural gold in its raw form.
Inside covers are struck with K. Fabergé (К.ФАБЕРЖЕ) in Cyrillic,
beneath the Imperial Warrant with an Eagle –
an emblem of the Russian Imperial Court.
Granted to Carl Fabergé in 1885 by Tsar Alexander III,
the warrant signified the appointment of the House of Fabergé
as Official Supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia.
Further down - 56 standard mark in oval –
Imperial Russia stamp for 14ct gold.
Maker’s Mark “В.Б.” (V.B.) belongs to Vasily Feodorovich Baykov,
who one of Fabergé’s respected St. Petersburg workmasters.
His workshop produced items exclusively for Fabergé.
Furthermore, this object bears a round stamp with a profile
which refers to the period of c1908 – 1917 &
further signifies that the maker was an officially appointed
Supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia.
The presence of all these hallmarks is a rare distinction &
irrefutable proof of authenticity,
directly tied to the House of Fabergé’s service to the Romanovs.
Total item’s weight: 193.5gr.
Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7cm – 4.3” x 3”