Russian silver table cigarette case chased and embossed with a representation of Leshy (male woodland spirit) amongst pine trees, their branches set with rose-cut diamonds to imitate frost, the top of the cover set with a gold Imperial two-headed eagle, interior with inscription, match compartment with striker, silver bud finial of the tinder cord set with a purple cabochon stone, hallmarked Fabergé with Imperial Warrant, kokoshnik 84, Moscow 1899-1908, scratched inventory number 15035, 17,5x12 cm Provenance: Christie's New York, sale 20th October 1999, lot 62 'Based on its scratched inventory number, this case was recorded in the Imperial cabinet ledger for items shown to Tsar Nicholas II on 14 August 1901. Though not purchased, the price quoted was 250 rubles'. Information provided by Valentin Skurlov for the sale catalogue Christie's New York, 20th October 1999.