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Cigarette Case

c.1885

House of Fabergé

(Russian, 1842–1918)
workmaster

Eric August Kollin

(Russian, 1836–1901)
Culture
Russia, St. Petersburg
Medium
tan tree agate with ribbed gold mounts and interior gold cigarette restraints set with cabechon sapphire thumpiece
Measurements
Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.23
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Location
211 Fabergé
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Created during Finnish-born Erik Kollin’s last year as Fabergé’s chief workmaster.

Description

This cigarette box displays one of the quintessential qualities of chief workmaster Erik Kollin’s craft—mounting superior vessels cut from agate with tasteful gold mounts. This casing is so delicate and finely made that the contents, held inside by a simple yet elegant bar, would almost be visible from the exterior. This particular box is made from a tan tree agate that is reminiscent of a patterned fish or tortoise.
A rounded, rectangular cigarette case is made of translucent tree agate, displaying organic swirls of tan, orange, and gray with dark, branching patterns. Enclosing the center is a horizontal frame of parallel gold ribs. A small, dark blue sapphire is set into the gold band, serving as a thumbpiece for the clasp. The polished stone's surface reflects light, emphasizing its smooth texture and the complexity of the moss-like inclusions within.

Cigarette Case

c.1885

House of Fabergé, Eric August Kollin

(Russian, 1842–1918), (Russian, 1836–1901)
Russia, St. Petersburg

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