Circa 1900-1915
Cut rock crystal cigarette case, 14k (585‰) yellow gold enameled with laurel and wreath friezes
Divided into three compartments to hold cigarettes, matches, and the wick
Signed in Cyrillic, maker's mark HW (Henrik Wigström), hallmark (56 for 14k gold)
Dimensions: 11 x 6.5 x 1.7 cm
Gross weight: 198.6 g
Original signed case
Henrik Immanuel Wigström (1862-1923) became workshop manager in 1903, thus perpetuating the tradition of excellence of the house's greatest goldsmiths, renowned for his goldsmithing and mastery of Enameling. Among his most remarkable achievements are cigarette cases commissioned by the imperial family and prestigious clients, and several imperial Easter eggs.
