Price guide to Russian cigar cases. Some of the most prestigious cigar cases are those made in Russia by the renown maker Faberge. However, other makers also made exquisite cigar cases and many Russian makers excelled in making beautiful cloisonne cases or silver and enamelled cigar cases.
A Russian 88 standard silver and cloisonné enamel cheroot or cigar case by Ivan Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1887 Length 5in (12.75cm); weight approximately 8.5oz troy.
Sold for US$2,375 (£1,750) inc. premium at Bonhams in 2017
A GOOD RUSSIAN SILVER NIELLO CIGAR CASE, the cover engraved with a square and town, 19cms long, stamped B.C. 1869.
Sold for £260 at John Nicholson Auctioneers in 2017
19th c. Russian-84 Silver and Niello Scenic Cheroot or Cigar Case, Moscow, 1868, assayer V. Savinsky, with Cyrillic maker’s mark ‘Ae’, lid engraved with architectural view of military compound or fortified square with chapel, niello checkerboard decoration to lid and base, gilt washed interior, spring button opening, 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 7/8″, 4.38 ozt. Small base dent and niello loss and old surface stain, probably from a tie or elastic band.
Sold for $200 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries in 2017
