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August Frederik Hollming (1854-1913)
Cigarette case 1896 - 1908
Gold, brilliant diamond, cabochon sapphire | 1.8 x 9.3 x 6.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4355
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Cigarette case of red gold, reeded sunburst design emanating from brilliant diamond set top left; thumb piece of cabochon sapphire.
This is believed to have been a favourite cigarette case of Tsar Nicholas II. It was made in the workshop of August Hollming (1854—1913) who specialised in gold objects and jewellery.
Mark of August Hollming; gold mark of 56 zolotniks (1896-1908); Fabergé in Cyrillic characters.
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Tsar Nicholas II; George VI's collection
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Medium and techniques
Gold, brilliant diamond, cabochon sapphire
Measurements
1.8 x 9.3 x 6.3 cm (whole object)
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Place of Production
St Petersburg [Russia]
