A Russian Gold-Mounted Silver Cigarette Case Marked for I.P. Smirnov, Moscow, Circa 1900 the case with a side-mounted match safe, the lid with engraved floral decoration surrounding a cartouche depicting a church and with four applied 14-karat gold signatures and monograms. the case marked with '84' standard throughout, the applied charms electro-test for 14-karat 8 ozt 17 dwt (275.57 g) Width 4 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania