RUSSIA - Lot 214

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RUSSIA - Lot 214
RUSSIA Rectangular silver and vermeil cigarette case, with polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration of scrolls and floral foliage on an antique gilded amati background, hinged and fitted with a press button. The interior is engraved in French: "La Municipalité de St Petersbourg, Juillet 1914". Dimensions: 10.5 x 7 cm Gross weight: 151.8 g This dedication refers directly to the historical context of the July 1914 crisis, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28. This event marked the start of major diplomatic tensions in Europe, leading to the outbreak of the First World War. This case is a precious testimony to this pivotal period in European history.
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