A 14ct gold and guilloché enamel cigar box set with diamonds in the manner of Fabergé, 2nd half of the 20th century 14ct gold. The cylindrical wall decorated with white enamel on a guilloché ground. The lower part of the wall appliquéd with three double eagles set with diamonds and ruby cabochons and garlands of laurel in silver and gold. Border in the center with applied laurel bands on a dark blue enamel background. The lid with the applied and diamond-set monogram of Alexander III above a golden laurel garland. The top with applied crown on turquoise enamel. This is also set with rubies and diamonds. The underside, inside and garland stamped with pseudo marks (including "56"). Enamel with flaws. Dimensions 20.3 x 2.8 cm, total weight 217 g. Condition: II - III Keywords: Russia

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