Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 134

The Collectibles Auction

Cigarette Cases

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1247		Rare, Magnificent 14K (Stamped 56 Zolotnik) Russian Cigarette Case in Original Leather Presentation Box from Jeweler in Petrograd. Stunning 14K yellow gold Russian cigarette case in exceptional condition. Embellished with only triple rows of pinstripes on obverse and reverse and accented with a sapphire cabochon on the case's very sturdy latch release, case comes with its original leather case. Inside satin lining is printed "A. Treyden Bijoutier, Petrograd". One of the finest cigarette cases we have ever offered. Consignor purchased from the original owner in 1960s. Dimensions: 4 x 3". Weight: 180 grams. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,288
Lot 1248		Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Cigarette Case of Superior Quality and Condition with Sapphire Cabochon on Clasp. Solid 14K yellow gold cigarette case. Hallmarked 585 with a crown inside circle and jeweler's or maker's mark of "LR" in an elegant font. Very simple tooling evoking a fine, mesh pattern speaks volumes to the simple elegance. The warm patina of the gold is unmistakable. Dimensions: 3.68 x 3". Weight: 96.4 grams. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,188
Lot 1249		Rare and Unusual, Austrian .800 Silver Cigarette Case with a Secret Hand Painted Enamel Panel of a Playful, Rubenesque Nude Woman. Unusual 800 silver cigarette case with a nice weight to it. Plain angled pinstripes surround the case and when opened, the normal gilt washed interior and straps speak to a very common case. However, pushing against the top button (with clasp to right) opens up the case to a wonderful, hand painted nude in superior condition. The artistry is remarkable, in no way just a novelty portrait. Note: the buttons and clasps are tricky but operable which evidently was on purpose to keep prying eyes from seeing the nude. Such an unusual piece; a wonderful case from days long past. Delightfully risqué. Dimensions: 3.75 x 2.81". Weight: 6.365 ozt. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,403
Lot 1250		Rare Russian Faberge Cigarette Case in .875 Silver with 14K Yellow Gold Accent, Sapphire Cabochons and Old Mine Cut Diamonds. Russian Faberge cigarette case with full Faberge hallmark, 84 Zolotnik with woman facing right and the intials EK for Erik August Kollin (1836-1901). High relief rays emanate from the 14K yellow gold and sapphire clasp giving a wonderful burst effect on the obverse and reverse. The coat of arms of Russia is rendered in 14K yellow gold, with Old Mine Cut diamonds and a sapphire cabochon. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 3.9 x 3". Weight: 5.6 ozt. Purchased at Kaminsky Auctions, June 13, 2015, Lot 6117. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1251		Exceptional, Antique. 875 Silver Russian Cloissoné Cigarette Case in Choice Condition. Stunning antique Russian cloissoné cigarette case which appears never to have been used. No chipping or contusions, the gilt gold wash of the exterior and interior near pristine. But it is the craftsmanship that impresses with some of the most ornate enamel work possible; a symphony of colorful foliate designs in painstaking detail. Dimensions: 3.75 x 3". Weight: 4.95 ozt. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,339
Lot 1252		Exquisite Antique Russian Cloissoné Cigarette Case Dated 1918 in .875 Silver Boasting Exceptional Craftsmanship. Superb Russian cloissoné cigarette case in .875 silver and enamel. Obverse is centered with a dime-sized 14K yellow gold washed inscription from a man to his wife in Cyrillic. Overall in excellent condition. But we note under a loop an occasional ding in some of the ribbons of enamel and not readily visible by the naked eye. Dimensions: 3.75 x 2". Weight: 4.45 ozt. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,339
Lot 1253		Pair of Ladies/Men's Striking Cigarette Cases in Sterling Silver and Enamel one Boasting a Most Sensuous Portrait of Spanish Dancer and a Rose. Unusual cigarette case in black panels and coral trim both on the obverse and reverse and stamped .935 silver (called argentium). Case is remarkably minimal, very tailored and oddly contemporary. We note only a small chipping of coral enamel near the clasp, otherwise in beautiful condition. Dimensions: 3.375 x 2.25". Weight: 4.395 ozt. Sterling silver cigarette case from the 1930s with a hand painted and seductive portrait of a Spanish dancer sensually enjoying a rose given to her. Inscribed inside "To Madge From Jack", 21, June 1934. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 3.75 x 3.18". Weight: 4.4 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 700 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $425
Lot 1254		Heavy .875 Russian Silver Cigarette Case with a Mounted, High Relief, Russian Imperial Commemoration Badge ca. 1890. Heavy Russian.875 silver cigarette case and unusually thick. Deeply grooved stripes surround the case with a mounted, high relief, Russian Imperial "Humanist Society" commemoration badge centered on the obverse. In beautiful condition with no enamel loss to the blue letters. Dimensions: 3.43 x 2.5". Weight: 5.29 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 700 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,275
Lot 1255		Three .875 Silver Cigarette Cases with Very Appealing Hand Chasing and Repousse. Three 84 zolotnik (.875) silver cigarette cases all having hand chasing an one with striking repousse in floral motifs. Two have glass cabochons one red and one blue on the latches. All three show their age but no dents or contusions. Dimensions: 4.375 x 2.75". Weight: 4.495 ozt. Chased foliate designs including a large lily blossom. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.31". Weight: 7.01 ozt. This particular case has fine repousse work making for a very handsome case. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4" Weight: 6.24 ozt. Ranunculus blossom etched into case with a monogram in a foliate design that appears integrated into the formation of the flower. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $625
Lot 1256		Rare Russian 88 Silver Filigree Cigarette Case in Exceptional Condition. Impressive Open Metal Work. A beautiful and striking Russian silver filigree cigarette case stamped 88 zolotnik or 91.66 silver, very close to sterling silver. This is a most unusual cigarette case likely for formal occasions as shedding of tobacco from every day use doesn't seem practical nevertheless striking. In superior condition, no dents or contusions and the case snaps shut like new. A wonderful case, likely from the early 1920s. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.125". Weight: 2.6 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1257		Exceptional 900 Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Accent with Gold Gilt Washed Interior. Beautiful Condition. An exceptionally fine 900 silver case with a 14K gold overlay as if it was revealed by peeling back the patterned silver case. Beautifully crafted case in exceptional condition. A stunning example of the elegant gentleman's cigarette case from a different time. Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.1" Weight: 4.7 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 700 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $313
Lot 1258		Gentleman's Sterling Silver, Tiffany & Co., Cigarette Case. Large sterling silver cigarette case by Tiffany & Co. in very fine condition. Nicely contoured shape with spring loaded guard and with case having a very secure clasp. Could easily handle today's hand-rolled and varied smokes. Obverse centered with simple monogram with letters "H.S.J." Dimensions: 3 x 2.5" Weight: 3.9 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 700 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1259		Two Immensely Appealing Antique .800 Silver Cigarette Cases with Fine Enamel Work. Exceptionally elegant cigarette case with silhouettes of a formally dressed couple, the dress nicely detailed in lavender and gilt gold, the dog excited to be a part of it against a cream background with the entire panel surrounded in blue enamel trim. Beautiful inscribed signature and greeting inside in Greek. In excellent condition, dated 1953. A very fine piece for any level of collector. Dimensions: 4 x 3.18". Weight: 5.705 ozt. Enameled cigarette for the lady with foliate designs and a bird in gilt gold enamel. Case has two chips to lower left and right corners, but the design work is intact and still lovely. Dimensions: 3.93 x 3.125". Weight: 4.79 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 700 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $383
Lot 1260		Gentleman's Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Cigar Case with Hand Chased Village Scene in Excellent Condition. Beautiful Mappin & Webb sterling silver cigar case likely from the 1930s with a simple, hand chased village scene of villagers along a road with their animals, a church with steeple arising in the background. In excellent condition with company name and hallmarks stamped inside. Remains very functional even in 2023. Dimensions: 6.31 x 3.75". Weight: 9.605 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 700 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $450
Lot 1261		Three Fine Large Men's .875 Silver Cigarette Cases, One With 14K Gold Inscriptions, Another Having a Very Detailed Repousse Image of a Bird. Very striking Russian case with 14K yellow gold names and inscriptions in thick letters mounted on obverse and reverse. Dimensions: 4.43 x 2.81". Weight: 5.085 ozt. Superior repousse work of a game bird strutting his feathers atop a branch. Case is large enough to handle contemporary cigarettes as evidenced by the 30 year old Parliament inside. Dimensions: 4.25 x 3.31". Weight: 5.6 ozt. Elegant silver cigarette case with pinstripes and a monogram in Hebrew. Very slight dent on obverse. Dimensions: 4.56 x 3.25". Weight: 4.66 ozt. Estimated Value $500 - 700 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $561
Lot 1262		Five Wonderfully Vibrant Enameled Art Deco Cigarette Cases. These cigarette cases have been adorned with striking enamel detailing on the lids, showcasing intricate designs of geometric shapes in vibrant shades. Black enamel and steel piece show minor evidence of handling with a gilt washed interior. Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.06". Weight: 3.305 ozt. Light enamel case, hand painted with a musical note. Fitted with steel banding. - Dimensions: 3.31 x 2.625". Weight: 1.015 ozt. Black and cream enamel piece has some minor cracking in the enamel. Interior has a circle polished finish. Dimensions: 3.93 x 2.93". Weight: 2.945 ozt. Black and red enamel piece has minor chips on the black enamel. Interior has a circle polished finish. Dimensions: 4.125 x 3". Weight: 3.19 ozt. Black and blue enamel piece shows minor rubbing along the edges of the case. Gilt washed interior, near pristine. Dimensions: 4.81 x 3.18". Weight: 3.255 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $319
Lot 1263		Three .875 (84 Zolotnik) Russian Silver Cigarette Cases all with Interesting Chasing and Designs, two With 14K Gold or Gold Gilt Accents. Small but very lovely ladies cigarette case with a fine highly detailed panels with the obverse highlight by gold gilt. Missing clasp. Dimensions: 3 x 2". Weight: 2.4 ozt. Large, men's cigarette case with beautiful, hand chased images of two horses on the obverse appearing at full gallop. In upper left is a 14K yellow monogram which proves a bold contrast. Very fine condition. Dimensions: 3.39 x 2.93" Weight: 4.75 ozt. Large men's cigarette case with minimal decorative chasing, nevertheless appealing. Dimensions: 4.31 x 3". Weight: 4.7 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $550
Lot 1264		Exceptional Ladies Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Nouveau Cigarette Case with Stunning Nymph and Floral Designs with Stars. Gorgeous cigarette case in sterling silver (marked 935 so actually argentium silver) with stunning enamel work. In excellent condition, interior has a gilt wash with the case locking as tight and precise as when new. A fine piece worthy of any level of collector. Dimensions: 3.31 x 2.25". Weight: 3.08 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $561
Lot 1265		Pair of British Sterling Silver Cigarette Cases of Fine Quality. Two lovely petite cigarette cases, both English sterling silver from Birmingham. The larger piece is decorated with floral scrollwork with an empty crest in the center. Dimensions: 3.18 x 2.25". Weight: 1.96 ozt. The smaller piece is decorated in spiralling foliate with a monogram in the corner. Dimensions: 3 x 2". Weight: 1.44 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $263
Lot 1266		Three Handsome, Men's 900 Silver, Cigarette Cases in Three Sizes. The smallest in the lot held only 6 cigarettes, basic but nicely contoured. Dimensions: 3.43 x 1.75". Weight: 2.055 ozt. The medium cigarette case is quite nice with panels of pin stripes, gilt washed interior and has a nice weight to it. We note a single tiny ding to a upper right corner. Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.8". Weight: 3.9 ozt. The Largest is a very handsome silver case with textured panels and a thin blue enamel border accent. Simple inscription in German on inside dated 1951. Dimensions: 3.93 x 3.18".Weight: 4.1 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 1267		Pair of Striking Russian .875 Silver Cigarette Cases with Enameled Chasing of Cityscapes on Obverse and Patterned/Foliate Designs on Reverse. Fine case with details of St. Petersburg hand chased with bluish black enamel highlighting the lines on obverse and reverse. Condition is excellent with just the occasional faint spots of the highlights. Dimensions: 4.31 x 2.81". Weight: 4.77 ozt. A second case, equally fine, with a different view of St. Petersburg. The verso is far more elaborate with an explosion of foliate scroll work with center monogram in Cyrillic Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.45". Weight: 3.5 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $459
Lot 1268		Rare Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case with Lovely, Partially Dressed Woman in Robe, Early 20th Century. Provocatively posed model with long auburn hair and wearing a fine silk dressing robe is the highlight of this sterling silver cigarette case. The case was used regularly and displays signs of use, specifically the chipping along the outside edges of the portrait. But the case lock remains very strong, the hinges stout and the case free of dents. This is a remarkable antique piece with just a taste of early 20th Century naughty. Dimensions: 3.18 x 3.5". Weight: 4.36 oz t. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 1269		Austrian .900 Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case with Beautiful Portrait, Italian .900 Silver and a Fine Rendering of a Horse in Enamel. Austrian 900 silver is set apart by a wonderful portrait of an early 20th Century woman with ribbons in her hair. Model very much favors silent screen actress, Mae Murray. Scattered scratches to the enamel but still in fine condition. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.4" Weight: 5.52 ozt. Italian 900 silver case with a portrait of a horse with bridal artfully executed and in excellent condition. Dimensions: 3.18 x 2.75". Weight: 3.475 ozt. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 1270		Two Detailed Sterling Silver Cigarette Cases, A Ladies Case with Floral Chasing, the other Very Fine Repousse Work. Lovely sterling silver (925) cigarette case with beautifully chased garden flowers on the obverse with a discrete monogram. Case uses spring loaded guards rather than straps to hold cigarettes in place and are like new. An excellent well cared for piece. Dimensions: 3 x 2.25". Weight: 2.24 ozt. A fine sterling silver cigarette case with a relief of a smoking man and the face of a woman emerging from the smoke. On obverse initials are etched in. Dimensions: 3.25 x 3.1". Weight: 2.8 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 1271		Handsome Men's Silver Cigarette Case (.900-.925), Very Tailored Pin Stripe Design Higlighted with Two Blue Enamel Lines. Classy. Very handsome silver case which tests .900-.925, with gilt washed gold interior and in excellent condition. Hand etched inside is the year 1919. Dimensions: 4.125 x 3.125" Weight: 5.21 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1272		Three Ladies 800 Silver Cigarette Cases all with Lovely Chased Details. Three 800 silver cigarette cases all with fine details. One of note looks like a fold over clutch purse with very nice foliate designs which sets it apart from the others. All in fine to very fine condition. 1.) Dimensions: 3.125 x 2.06". Weight: 1.8 ozt. 2.) Dimensions: 2.93 x 2.6". Weight: 1.46 ozt. 3.)Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.81". Weight: 2.055 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $213
Lot 1273		Ladies 900 Silver and White on White with Graceful Green Leaves and Small Berries in a Japanese Design. 900 silver and artfully executed enamel work in white with foliate accents. Lovely and in excellent condition. Dimensions: 3.43 x 2.75". Weight: 4.3 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $191
Lot 1274		Two Classic Sterling Silver Cigarette Cases. A beautiful sterling cigarette case with an etched foliate pattern - Dimensions: 3.31 x 2.81". Weight: 2.915 ozt. A HAVONE sterling silver cigarette case with a textured wave pattern and a sapphire button. Monogrammed with initials and date. The inside of the case has a fabulous circle polished gilt wash finish and a gilt wash on the cigarette holders. Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.5". Weight: 3.13 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 1275		Three Antique Cigarette Cases, Two Ladies and One Gentleman's All Having Sapphire Clasps. Thin, 800 silver case with deep pinstripes. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.4". Weight: 2.7 ozt. Lovely 800 silver case accented with 5 pink sapphires adding surprise color in the wisp of a floral motif. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.625". Weight: 2.3 ozt. Men's large cigarette case with lightly chased pinstripes and sleek contours. Dimensions: 4.56 x 3.25". Weight: 4.49 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 1276		Three (3) 800 Silver Cigarette Cases, One Especially Tailored and Certainly Useful Today. Tapered cigarette case with exceptional spring load opening mechanism and latch. No ornamentation which in itself is striking. Perfect for the contemporary "roll-your-own" crowd. Dimensions: 3.65 x 1.875". Weight: 2.23 ozt. Lovely case with a mice curve to the body with makers mark of PH. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.8". Weight: 3.1 ozt. Fine repousse work evident in this case. Lid shuts flush with no lock, cigarettes contained in a holster rather than guard or strap. Dimensions: 3.43 x 2.5". Weight: 2.72 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 1277		Pair of 800 Silver Cigarette Cases both With Fine Hand Chased Details. Medium sized cigarette case with chased and brushed textured striping. Dimensions: 3.31 x 2.75". Weight: 2.375 ozt. Large handsome cigarette case with pinstripe chasing set apart by a hammered texture finish. Dimensions: 3.93 x 3.00. Weight: 2.65 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $250
Lot 1278		Two Sterling Snuff Boxes: Great Britain and Austrian Each with Hand Chased Foliate Designs. British sterling silver snuff box. Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.6" Weight: 1.14 ozt. Austrian sterling silver snuff box. Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.8" Weight: 2.06 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 1279		Two Austrian 800 Silver Delightful Enamel Cigarette Cases. 800 silver, Austria. Painted enamel slightly chipped at edges, but the main portion of the image is still beautifully clear. Dimensions: 3.75 x 3". Weight: 5.925 ozt. 800 silver, Austria. Monogrammed front with an enchanting enamel of The Three Graces. Inscription inside. Dimensions: 3.75 x 3". Weight: 4.61 ozt. Estimated Value $300 - 500 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,550
Lot 1280		Two Large Elegant Cigarette Cases in 900 Silver with Gilt Gold Details and Foliate Designs. Quite striking, large cigarette cases with elaborate foliate work and gilt gold accents. One case is stamped 1930 inside possibly for the year, hallmarked 900 and the letters KW. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.9" Weight: 4.7 ozt. The other case is monogrammed with initials and engraved on the inside, dating the case to 1930. Dimensions: 4.18 x 3.125". Weight: 4.68 ozt. Estimated Value $250 - 350 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 1281		Four Russian Silver Cigarette Cases in 84 Zolotnik Silver (.875) all "Working Man" Cases and having Great Appeal 14 ozt. All exhibit heavy use which adds character this collection. One appears to have had 14K yellow gold monograms removed, leaving only the very tiny holes as evidence nevertheless clearly remained in use. Dimensions: 3 x 2.43". Weight: 2.6 ozt. Dimensions: 4.18 x 2.93". Weight: 4.9 ozt. Dimensions: 3.56 x 2.56". Weight: 3.0 ozt. Dimensions: 4.06 x 2.56". Weight: 4.0 ozt. Estimated Value $200 - 300 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $394
Lot 1282		Pair of Ronson Tuxedo Combination Lighter and Cigarette Cases in Art Deco Designs. Ronson Tuxedo lighters. By every appearance, they would be in working condition with lighter fluid and new flint. Mechanics of lighter are both fine. Ronson Tuxedo lighter in original box an in excellent condition with only small areas of enamel flecking. Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.5". Weight: 3.33 ozt. Ronson Tuxedo lighter in original box (no lid) also in excellent condition with no flecking to enamel but a 3" scratch in black enamel on verso. Dimensions: 4 x 2.4". Weight: 3.82 ozt. Estimated Value $150 - 300 Ex Dr. Elovic Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96