b'819FABERGE Russian Imperial antique silver and enamel cigarette case, with rose-cut diamonds to the clasp, a silver-gilt portrait of Peter the Great facing right; the reverse with an Imperial double-headed eagle; the portrait enhanced with a ruby cabochon. Presented in the original Faberge lined case. Hallmarked 88, A*H. 160 grams overall; 8 x 9.5cm; the box 12.5 x 14cm.Faberge Workmaster August Frederik Hollming (1854-1915), born in Finland, apprenticed in 1876, was elevated to workmaster in 1880, he specialised in all types of cases. For references see Court Jeweller to the Tsars by G. von Habsburg-Lothringen, A. von Solodkoff, page 153.PROVENANCE21 Private Melbourne collection.$15,00020,00020An Austrian silver enamelled cigarette case with lovely decorations, cabochon ruby to clasp, monogrammed CB to underside; fully hallmarked, circa 1900,8 x 5cm, 80 grams.$5006002221A Continental silver and enamelled box; marked 800, with lovely Greco-Roman dance scene adorning the upper panel, late 19th century,8cm wide, 82 grams.$50075022A Continental silver enamelled box with a scene depicting lovers adorning the upper panel, marked 800, late 19th century,7.5cm wide, 73 grams.$500800 20'