Cigarette case, rectangular with rounded sides, oyster guilloché enamel with polished rhodonite ends and borders of chased gold leaves, the gold thumbpiece is set with a faceted garnet.

The style and quality of this box suggest that it was made in Fabergé's workshops, but it is unmarked. Several other firms produced good-quality cigarette cases in guilloché enamel and gold. Those who supplied the imperial family included Hahn, Köchli, Britsin and Bolin. It was a gift to Queen Mary from Grand Duchess Xenia of Russia for Christmas 1912.

Silver mark of 88 zolotniks (1908-17); engraved Xenia 1912

Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal Collection