Russian gold 14 K cigarette case. Beilin & Son Factory. St. Petersburg, 1908–1917.

An elegant Russian gold 14 K rectangular cigarette case with rounded corners, made at the Beilin & Son gold and diamond items factory in St. Petersburg in the early 20th century. The surface of the cigarette case is decorated with an exquisite geometric pattern of two-tone gold in the Art Nouveau style, created using the finest chasing method. The button for opening the lid is inlaid with a natural cabochon-cut sapphire. Hallmarks: Name stamp in a rectangular shield with the letters A.B. Gold and diamond items factory in St. Petersburg, Beilin & Son Trading House; an oval hallmark with the image of a girl`s head turned to the left, the number 56 (gold standard) and the letter a, corresponding to the assay mark of the city of St. Petersburg from the period 1908-1917. Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 cm Weight: 129 g

Historical background: BEILIN-LEVKOV Abram Solomonovich (Abram Lipov-Sholomov, 1844-1922) - an outstanding Russian jeweler and entrepreneur. Since 1882, the owner of a gold and diamond factory in St. Petersburg. Since 1901, supplier to the court of His Imperial Majesty. Since 1904, a 1st guild merchant. Manufacturing of gold items, snuff boxes, cigarette cases and diamond jewelry for the famous firms K. Faberge, the trading house P. Bure and the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty.