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Hi all -

found a nice rare match safe with tinder cord in form of a boot.
Is the town mark Wladikavkas? Know someone the name of the maker БA? PL # 3183






There exist many forms and qualities - when you find them....






Regards
Goldstein

The town mark is from Novocherkassk. Unfortunately the maker БА is unknown to me.
The maker БА in Wladikavkas was active 1899-1908. That means that the hallmark should be a left looking kokshnik. There is no kokshnik but a separate 84 mark indicating that the object is made before 1882.

Hi -

you are right! The townmark of Novocherkassk was in use 1847-1880 (PL # 3127) so the timespan is given. I overlooked it several times while searching.
In the 2 books about silversmiths from that region I have, the name Agabadov Bagdasar (1851-1860) shows up. If it is him I do not know.




Anyway - thanks for your efforts!

Regards
Goldstein

Hi

It is very widespread type of souvenirs for vacationers on Caucasus Mineralnye Vody region.
Often it had the inscription "Caucasus". (spoons, cups, cigarette cases, purses etc)

Hi Dad -

here you have your inscription:




and here the evolution from match to lighter in Russia:



Regards
Goldstein

Yes )) Nice collection!

Hi Dad -
never start collecting something - you start with one object and end up in a tent in the garden - all rooms of the house are occupied....

Just the "matchbox cover corner"...



Regards
Goldstein

Hi -

a little update...
cleaned and rigged:





Regards
Goldstein