To include: A) 800 silver cigarette box. Chinese. Engraved “To Mr. A.M. Gillespie As a token of appreciation of his association from members of the Chinese staff Everett Steamship Corporation Shanghai, China.” Includes a thank you note from the company board members wishing a pleasant voyage. 2″ high x 4 1/2″ wide x 3 1/4″ deep. Small dent on the corner. Cannot be weighed due to exotic wood interior. B) Russian coin silver soap container. Marked “84”. Depicts Nakhimov Russian battlecruiser on lid. 4″ long x 2 1/2″ wide. Good condition. C) Russian coin silver coin purse. Marked “84”. Russian text on lid. 2 3/4″ long x 2 1/4″ wide. Good condition. D) Ottoman silver cigarette holder. Tested 800 or less. Hallmarked on the interior lid. In the form of a postal package. 4″ long x 2 1/2″ wide. Good condition with a few tiny dents. E) Silver cigarette case with embossed cityscape on lid. Likely Russian. Tested 800 or better. 4 1/2″ long x 3″ wide. Good condition. F) Covered silver box. Engraved scene depicting camels, men in riverboats, buildings and palm trees on lid and container. 3 1/2″ high x 3″ diameter. Unmarked. Good condition. Total weighable ounces: 20.78 ozt. Provenance: From the estate of Alan Gaines of A & A Gaines Antiques, Newport, Rhode Island. Shipping Restriction: Please note this lot must be paid for by cash, wire transfer or known check. Items will be shipped or sent to shipper once payment clears.
