Up for sale is an authentic vintage USSR metal cigarette case produced by the famous LenEnamel (Ленэмальер) factory in Leningrad, Soviet Union.
The front cover features a classic blue enamel insert depicting iconic Leningrad landmarks — the Egyptian Sphinx on the University Embankment with the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Lieutenant Schmidt Bridge in the background.
This piece retains its original period interior inserts held under elastic bands:
1/ A vintage photo-postcard insert of the famous Soviet actress Nadezhda Rumyantseva.
2/ An authentic hand-colored soldier's keepsake vignette/photo showing a couple with an officer in uniform, decorated with flowers and romantic text ("Ты далеко но любовь со мной будь спокоен друг мой дорогой!").
Details:
Maker: LenEnamel Factory (marked "ЛЭ" in an oval on the push-button catch)
Origin: USSR (Leningrad)
Era: 1950s–1960s
Theme: Leningrad Souvenir / Architecture / Soviet Cinema / Military Keepsake
Dimensions: approx. 10.5 x 8.5 cm (4.13" x 3.35")
Material: Aluminum / Light metal alloy with textured finish and enamel insert
Condition: Vintage condition with visible dents on the metal body, surface scuffs, and age patina.
Mechanics (clasp and hinge) work well. Includes original elastic bands, Rumyantseva postcard, and soldier photo insert.
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