Fabulous Antique - 19th Century Blue & Gold Enamel Box Or Case. The Deep Blue Enamel With Flecks Of Gold - All To Simulate Lapis Lazuli And The Stars Amongst A Dark Blue Sky. The Sterling Silver Is Finely Hand Crafted With A Gold Wash. The Interior Fitted With A Mirror On Both Its Top And Bottom. One Side Marked "Made In Germany". The Workmanship Of This Box Is Similar To The Quality Tiffany, Cartier Or Faberge Would Have Produced During This Time Period. The Hinge Works Perfectly And It Closes Tightly. Minor Chipping To The Enamel. Approximately 3 1/8" Wide x 2" Deep x 1/2" High.
For A Similar Example By Faberge:
Sotheby's London November 28, 2017 Sale #L17116 Lot #470
A silver-gilt and enamel cigarette case, Alexander Petrov, St Petersburg, probably for Fabergé, 1899-1904
Estimate
5,000 — 7,000
GBP
A silver-gilt and enamel cigarette case, Alexander Petrov, St Petersburg, probably for Fabergé, 1899-1904 of rounded rectangular form, the surfaces enamelled in translucent royal blue over wavy engine-turning, silver-gilt thumbpiece, struck with workmaster’s initials, 88 standard
LOT SOLD. 6,000 GBP
For A Similar Example By Faberge:
Sotheby's London November 28, 2017 Sale #L17116 Lot #470
A silver-gilt and enamel cigarette case, Alexander Petrov, St Petersburg, probably for Fabergé, 1899-1904
Estimate
5,000 — 7,000
GBP
A silver-gilt and enamel cigarette case, Alexander Petrov, St Petersburg, probably for Fabergé, 1899-1904 of rounded rectangular form, the surfaces enamelled in translucent royal blue over wavy engine-turning, silver-gilt thumbpiece, struck with workmaster’s initials, 88 standard
LOT SOLD. 6,000 GBP
