The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 25, 2024

Cigarette Case

Cigarette Case

1911
(Russian, 1842–1918)
workmaster

August Hollming

(Finnish, 1854–after 1915)
Russian
Silver, ruby, textile
Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)
Gift of the Hiller-Borneman Collection 2021.158
Location: 211 Fabergé

Did You Know?

The cigarette case also includes a compartment for a match striker.

Description

Fabergé offered variations of a cigarette case model such as this example, using different materials, surface treatments, and ornamentation. Accommodating individual clients’ wishes, the firm would also add a family insignia or additional decoration. The finely ridged surface demonstrates the superb handling of the precious metal by August Hollming, a Finnish master who worked for Fabergé in Saint Petersburg.
  • Listed in the inventory of the Fabergé London branch (#20039), sold to Queen Alexandra
    Hiller-Borneman Collection, Pittsburgh, PA, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    2021–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
  • None found
  • {{cite web|title=Cigarette Case|url=false|author=House of Fabergé, August Hollming|year=1911|access-date=25 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2021.158