Unknown maker Cigarette case Moscow 1908-26

[Zolotnik]

Hi all -
got a cigarette case with shoulderboards of different regiments etc., Moscow 1908-26.
The maker and the cartouche's form is unknown to me. who could it be?
Any help wellcome.







Regards
Zolotnik

[bernstein]

Hope these information helpful to you.
Sharapov Alexei
Master, mentioned in 1909, from time to time sold his works via H.B. kogan's shop. Moscow.
Spaer Abram Gavrilovich
Owner of a gold and silver workshop, mentioned in 1909 and 1913, sold his works via Y.A. Okounchikov's shop. Moscow.

[Zolotnik]

Hi bernstein -
thank you for the information. Do you mind telling your source?

Regards
Zolotnik

[Qrt.S]

....or Alexei Fyodorovich Shoustin 1908-1913 in Moscow...He marked АШ and АФШ. Unfortunately I only have his initials. I don't know were they in a rhomboid shield.

[bernstein]

Gold and silversmiths in russia 1600-1926, Ivanov. 2001.
Regards.
Lenny

[Zolotnik]

Hi bernstein -

you know the problem with Ivavnov: just a name and no sketch or photo of the punch.......

Regards
Zolotnik

[bernstein]

That is why in China we do not depend on the hallmarks. Hallmarks is the last thing to do. Maybe this forum only focus on hallmarks.

[Zolotnik]

Hi bernstein -

from your friend Konfuzius:

It is better to light one little candle, than to curse the darkness.

Regards
Zolotnik