Of rectangular shape with rounded corners

the hinged Cigarette Case by Fabergé (Фаберже)

is crafted in 14ct gold - 56 standard, with exceptional attention to details

It comes in its original Fabergé fitted wooden case, lined with luxurious silk & velvet 

Fabergé cigarette cases described as “Samorodok” 

take their name from the Russian word for “nugget,” 

referring to the molten, organic surface that mimics natural gold in its raw form. 

This highly textured finish required masterful control of metal and 

was reserved for Fabergé’s most luxurious creations, 

prized by connoisseurs for their sculptural beauty and rarity. 

The technique gave each piece a unique, one-of-a-kind surface, echoing the raw majesty of nature itself.

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Inside covers are struck with K. Fabergé (К.ФАБЕРЖЕ) in Cyrillic, 

beneath the Imperial Warrant with an Eagle – 

an emblem of the Russian Imperial Court.

Granted to Carl Fabergé in 1885 by Tsar Alexander III, 

the warrant signified the appointment of the House of Fabergé 

as Official Supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia.

Further down - 56 standard mark in oval – Imperial Russia stamp for 14ct gold; 

Maker’s Mark “В.Б.” (V.B.) belongs to Vasily Feodorovich Baykov

(sometimes transliterated as Wasily Bajkov), 

who one of Fabergé’s respected St. Petersburg workmasters.

Active in the late XIX and early XX century, 

Baykov specialized in crafting luxurious gold objects 

such as cigarette cases, lockets, and boxes, 

often employing fine Samorodok textures and exquisite enamels. 

His workshop produced items exclusively for Fabergé. 

His maker’s mark “В.Б.” (appearing as “В.Б.” in Cyrillic, 

in a rectangular or sometimes square cartouche) & 

struck alongside the Fabergé and the 56 zolotnik gold standard, 

serves as proof of authenticity and traceability to a named Fabergé workshop. 

Pieces with Baykov’s mark are highly regarded by collectors, 

as they embody the exceptional precision, weight, 

and refinement characteristic of Fabergé’s finest goldwork.

A Fabergé cigarette case bearing Baykov’s maker’s mark 

is not only authentic but also traceable to a specific Fabergé workshop. 

Collectors and museums highly value this traceability.

Furthermore, this object bears a round stamp with a profile

(on inside near the sprung thumbpiece), 

which refers to the period of c1908 – 1917 & 

further signifies that the maker was an officially appointed 

Supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia.

The presence of all these hallmarks is a rare distinction & 

irrefutable proof of authenticity, 

directly tied to the House of Fabergé’s service to the Romanovs. 

Together with Fabergé’s workshop signature, these hallmarks form a trinity of authenticity:

Imperial Warrant, 56 zolotnik assay mark & 

Fabergé maker’s mark, as an attribution to the renowned workshop.

The combination of these stamps places the object within 

the rarefied category of true Imperial Fabergé works, 

created under royal patronage and 

destined for the most discerning clientele of the late Russian Empire.

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The embossing on this piece has a striking, organic quality — 

almost like a landscape frozen in gold: the surface is alive with intricate patterns 

that resemble crystallized frost, rippling lava, or the delicate veins of coral. 

Each ridge catches light differently, giving the piece a dynamic, 

almost molten glow that shifts as you move around it.

The finish is richly textured, creating a play of depth and shadow, 

that enhances its sculptural character. 

It’s harmonious, as though nature itself had imprinted 

its chaotic elegance onto the gold.

The lavish embossing conveys both raw energy and refined artistry – 

an effect that makes the surface not just decorative, but almost tactilely alive.

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While many Russian goldsmiths attempted Samorodok, 

only authentic Fabergé masterpieces exhibit the hallmark of refinement: 

perfectly smooth, polished interior covers. 

Most lesser works show a rough, unfinished underside 

where the texture carried through. 

In contrast, Fabergé’s top-quality cases display a striking contrast – 

an exterior alive with molten energy, 

opening to interiors of immaculate smoothness.

This rare feature serves as a powerful indicator of authenticity and 

exceptional workshop quality,

aligning with the standards of the Imperial Court.

The piece is completed with a cabochon Chalcedony set push-piece 

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Total item’s weight: 193.5gr. 

Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7cm – 4.3” x 3” 

The piece comes in its original Fabergé fitted wooden case,

lined with luxurious silk & velvet – 

a perfect place to store an article of 

national prestige and historical importance.