One for the mancave: Faberge Cigar Cases

[El Presidente]

.....they come at a pretty penny: 18K + 

 

Faberge Antique Enamel and Diamond Portcigar Cigar Holder from the 1900s

Beautiful antique enamel portcigare made with 14k gold and purple enamel. It features a 0.25 ct. old European cut diamond.

 

20th Century Russian Faberge Silver, Gold and Enamel Cica 1900

 

 

[RDB]

Nice. Bling is not just a modern thing…

I’d love to know the story of this item, through the revolution to today. (Assuming it’s real: I have no expertise at all.)

[Fuzz]

I will not be putting this the list of potential wedding gifts!

[westg]

On 1/16/2023 at 5:53 AM, RDB said:

Nice. Bling is not just a modern thing…

I’d love to know the story of this item, through the revolution to today. (Assuming it’s real: I have no expertise at all.)

Yeah..I think it would of shown up at some amazing parties and events...I to often wonder what they where smoking and with who .

[BrightonCorgi]

I wonder if it was ever used for its purpose?

[westg]

3 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

I wonder if it was ever used for its purpose?

Absoluely 😃its Russian 

[bates40]

I will start the bidding at 5

[Fugu]

A very typical, neo-classical Fabergé work for the outgoing 19th century (enamel over guilloched metal surface, gold plated silver in this case as it seems, with parts in massive 14 karat gold) and in particular typical of the hallmarked master Henrik Wigström. Showing all original puncheons, including the kokoschnik, and would be dated post-1903 period. Nice, but not really my thing. 😅

On 1/16/2023 at 8:25 PM, BrightonCorgi said:

I wonder if it was ever used for its purpose?

These pieces were usually rarely truly being used. Mostly put up for showcasing (well, quite as Rob’s title implies - in the “man cave” 😄). Precious gifts by which one showed one’s appreciation.

Even though the purple one reveals some wear or damaging, still I would guess both had never seen / carried a cigar.