Assistance Identifying Russian Cloisonné Silver Cigarette Case Marks

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bobandcindy
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Assistance Identifying Russian Cloisonné Silver Cigarette Case Marks

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I am trying to determine the maker of this Art Nouveau Russian gilt silver cloisonné cigarette case - I think it is by D.P. Nitkin. It strongly resembles this piece: (admin edit - see Posting Requirements )

The mark also looks like it could be Dmitriì Nikolaevich Nikolaev. Any input/advice would be appreciated. Thank you,

Bob

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Qrt.S
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Re: Assistance Identifying Russian Cloisonné Silver Cigarette Case Marks

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First of all, the correct master's name is D.P NIKITIN, 1893-1917 in Moscow. His punch is ДН. Moreover, I my eyes the mark looks more like ПН, possibly ЛН. I'm a bit suspicious about this case. Let's wait for other opinions.
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Re: Assistance Identifying Russian Cloisonné Silver Cigarette Case Marks

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Hello!
The maker is the famous Moscow owner of silver factory Dmitry Nikolaev (Дмитрий Николаев). His company has made enameled cigarette cases.
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Goldstein
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Re: Assistance Identifying Russian Cloisonné Silver Cigarette Case Marks

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Hi Ubaranda -
it is always difficult to judge blurry photos taken somewhere from the internet! If you own this cigarette case - please take some clear and sharp photos.
I am with Qrt.S - the shown mark belong neither to Nikolaev nor to Nikitin. Without better photos it is just speculation...
In my collection I have numerous cigarette cases of both - all the marks are clear and precise!
Have a look and pay attention to the different Д`s!
Nikitin
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Nikolaev
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Some examples Nikitin
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Some examples Nikolaev
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Re: Assistance Identifying Russian Cloisonné Silver Cigarette Case Marks

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After Uberanda's reply I took a new look at the mark. Sorry Ubaranda but I cannot get a Д out of the first letter in any case. It is neither Nikitin nor Nikolayev. I have no idea who it is and I am still suspicious about it.
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