Silver memorial cigarette case of the Finnish tsarist army of 1881-1906, with gold and enamel overlays, unit probably participated in the Russo-Japanese War. It tells about the occupations, passions and interests of its owner of the cigarette case. It shows the polar hunting fauna, seaside architecture and flora. Emphasizes heroism and the character of the owner his love for women, drinking, hunting and horses. On one side there is a solder in a furry cap of a huntsman unit with which both the counts coat of arms and the monogram in the front of the item are associated. 84 silver assay. Saint Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century. Monogramist: R.S
Dimensions: 11x7x2cm.
Some overlays have been lost.
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