Auction 13
Mar 9, 2019
Russia
40 West 37th Street, Suite 604 New York, New York 10018
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LOT 106:
19 C RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE NAZI GERMANY
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Start price:
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800
Estimated price:
1000$-1300$
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19 C RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE NAZI GERMANY
A very rare example of Russian Imperial silver cigarette case used by the German officers during the occupation of Kharkov to make a gift to Kurt Meyer (23 December 1910 – 23 December 1961) was an SS commander and war criminal of Nazi Germany. The German inscription reads: "In commemoration to the battle and victory in Kharkov. To my brave comrade Kurt Meyer from Sepp Dietrich LAH" The case features a gilt interior with Russian Imperial warrant hallmarks and date 1889. Weight: 5.3 oz., (150 g.)
Dimensions: 4 1/8 x 3 1/8 in., ( 10.5 x 8 cm.)
