Lot 0071 — Russian memorial cigar box from Sagevold castle — Estimate: €2,500–€3,500

Russian memorial cast silver and gem set cigar box from Sagevold castle (now Sigulda). Belonged to Duke Nikolay Dmitrievich Kropotkine (6 June 1872 – 11 October 1937) who was also Courland and Livonia vice-governor. In the beginning of the 1900s he inherited patrimonial Borhus estate with the Sagevold castle. After a few years, he turned Sagevold into a famous European resort called “Swiss Livonia”. He also built a railway station, a hotel, and a 900-meter sledding raceway. Part of the land was given to many private cottages and resorts. In 1912 Duke Kropotkine became a vice-governor of Livonia and moved from Sagevold. Moscow, 1912. Dimensions: 4.5 x 18 x 11 cm. Weight: 652 g.

Starting price: €2,000
Hammer Price: €3,000