A large parcel-gilt trompe l'oeil cigar box maker's mark in Cyrillic 'Ae.K.', St. Petersburg, before 1898 rectangular, the hinged cover and sides chased and engraved to simulate woodgrain, tobacco tax bands and manufacturer's label reading 'Rogalia Elegante', 'Tobacco' and '100 pieces' among others; lid with rectangular reserve engraved with interlocking scrolls, underside with dedication inscription in German 'In commemoration of the tour at the theatre Nemetti in St. Petersburg in March 1900 from Directors Vladimir Schultz and Anton Peiser'; with gilded interior, 84 standard 10 x 22.1 x 12.8cm (4 x 8 3/4 x 5in). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com