RUSSIAN ENAMELLED AND SILVER CIGARETTE CASE.Ya K (Cyrillic), Moscow, circa 1880-1890; 84 silver standard. Rectangular; the cover with applied monograms, facsimile signatures, an enamelled spade suit playing card and cameo; the underside with Cyrillic inscription, Latin motto "In corpore sana mens sana", applied Ella name and enamelled artist's palette; gilt interior - 5 oz.; 4 in. x 2 1/2 in. Estimate $1,000-2,000
PROVENANCE: Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Tx; "James C. Russo Collection of Royal Artifacts," April 24, 2008; sale 5003, lot 36013
