A Russian.875 silver cigarette case, circa 1899-1908, with zolotniki 84 and maker's mark B.P. With pellets in cartouche, possibly a Cyrillic mark for Vasily Rukavishnikov, the cushion shaped case of generous depth with narrow and wider ribbed bands to each end with bright cut inner bands and having a monogrammed shield cartouche, gilt washed to the interior with hallmarks. Silver weight 174gr. Length 10.5 cm. Width 8 cm