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A rare, authentic antique 1930-1950 Soviet silver cigarette case featuring a high-relief repousse design of the legendary Red Army commander Vasily Chapaev in battle.The front side beautifully depicts Chapaev on a galloping horse with his iconic cape (burka) waving behind him. A finely detailed bas-relief work typical of early Soviet historical silver artistry.Features a gold-washed (gilt) interior to prevent silver oxidation from tobacco. The original spring-loaded closing mechanism and the push-button lock, fitted with a cabochon, work seamlessly.
The case bears an 875 silver standard mark and a maker’s mark \"YuKhA\" (ЮХА)on both interior halves.
Weight: 191gramsDiamentions: 10.5 cm x 9.0 cm (4.1\" x 3.5\") — Fits modern cigarettes
Excellent condition with only very minor signs of wear.Interior elastic bands show some age-related wear. Clasp closes securely.
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