Cigarette Case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1911
Cigarette Case — Silver, by House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918); August Hollming (Finnish, 1854–1913), made in Russian, dated 1911. 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. Physical description: Silver, ruby, textile; Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.).
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 2021.158). The museum record attributes this piece to House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918); August Hollming (Finnish, 1854–1913) in Russian around 1911. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)
- Materials techniques
- Silver, ruby, textile
Identification
- Source note
- All details come from the object's own museum catalogue record; nothing has been copied from other entries.
- Museum object name
- Silver
- Museum object number
- 2021.158
Catalogue references
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