Moscow Antique Cigarette Case. Unknown maker

[Shofner303]

Recently acquired this heavy and ornate cigarette case with Russian marks. Using the database on this site I learned the triangle to the left of the face on the Kokoshnik mark means it is probably from Moscow ranging from 1908-1926. I could not however find a match to the makers mark. I checked both the Cryillic and Latin databases with no luck. Does anyone have any information on who might have made this piece? Thanks in advance
-Dave

[Zolotnik]

Hi -
the maker ДН (lat. DN) is the wellknown silverfactory of Nikolajev, Dmitrij Iwanowitsch in Moscow.

Regards
Zolotnik

[Shofner303]

Thank you! My mistake was assuming it was an "A" :)

[Qrt.S]

Sorry, but a minor correction. His name name is Dimitry Nikolaievich Nikolayev (Дмитрий Николаевич Николаев)

[Zolotnik]

Hi -



If you can read you have a big advantage!

Regards
Zolotnik

[Zolotnik]

Hi -

forgot to add one of his many cigarette cases from my collection.....





Regards
Zolotnik

[Qrt.S]

Yes and so we read: Nikolayev, Dimitry Nikolaievich, owner of a silver factory in Moscow in the 2nd part of the 19th century. In 1897 worked in the factory 8 workers and 10 boys (=apprentices). Goods were manufactured to the amount of 10.000 roubles....

[Zolotnik]

Hi -

without being rebellious:

P-L in her book and everxbody else quote always: 1st) family name 2nd) surname 3rd) father´s name (as usual in Russia)....

Regards
Zolotnik

[Qrt.S]

Dear Zolotnik. Please read what you wrote yourself. See below. Nikolayev's patronymic name is Nikolaievich and not Iwanowitsch. That is what I'm trying to say only and nothing else!

Hi -
the maker ДН (lat. DN) is the wellknown silverfactory of Nikolajev, Dmitrij Iwanowitsch in Moscow.

Regards
Zolotnik

[Shofner303]

Thank you all for the information and Zolotnik that is a very impressive case you have!

Does anyone recognize the picture on the front of the case of the lady being grabbed by the man/soldier? I imagine it is not an original artwork but perhaps a copy of a famous painting? Only a guess though.

[Zolotnik]

Hi -

the sujet is from a fairy tale by Puschkin.

Regards
Zolotnik