A RUSSIAN GOLD, GILT SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL NECESSAIRE, SUMIN, 3RD ARTEL, ST. PETERSBURG, 1908-1917 of oblong rectangular étui form with rounded corners, tri-partite, separated by gold laurel bands, the lid in powder blue guilloche enamel, the central cover set with an oval cameo, the thumbpieces set with rose-cut diamonds, the interior featuring a mirror and a covered compartment marked on each partition with 88 standard, twice with maker's mark 3YA in Cyrillic for 3rd Artel, once with maker's mark SUMIN in Cyrillic; length: 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.), width: 5 cm (2 in.), weight: 246 g CONDITION Several small scratches on the cover and cameo apparent upon close inspection in raking light. Overall scratches to the interior, most apparent in the leftmost comprartment. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.