Russian silver niello cigarette case with an applied imperial seal. Decorated throughout with scrollwork. Impressed in three places along the interior with a maker's mark, possibly Nikolay Kemper, and a kokoshnik. Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Height: 4 in x width: 2 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in. Gross weight: 178.9 g. Condition