Lot 003 - Antique Russian Folk Art Cigarette Box With Pyrography Wood Burned Nude Woman, Windmill Scene, 1923, Post Russian Civil War

Lot 003 - Antique Russian Folk Art Cigarette Box With Pyrography Wood Burned Nude Woman, Windmill Scene, 1923, Post Russian Civil WarPre Auction Notes: Note that one of the corners where the hinge is has a slight crack that shifts slightly when opening and closing the box. Possibility for future damage. Appears to have been glued, See photos. Here is a summary of the likely significance of the text from ChatGPT: The inscription reads: " . . . . . . 1923 ." Heres a translation and interpretation of the text: " " means "In kind remembrance" or "As a keepsake." " " means "to my

though it is somewhat tight

It features stenciled decorations that were likely done more recently

Love stuff like this

This lithograph was printed by A

Please see photographs to understand exactly what you're buying

the United States Treasury Building

It should be cleaned thoroughly before use

but the serial number dates it to 1921 according to the Typewriter Database

Please note that the paint is worn in some areas

and some oxidation on the back

This Section passes through the Fourth Ventricle and opens up the Vertebral Canal

This ring is guaranteed to be sterling silver