Karelian Birch Cigar Case art_deco A beautiful leather box with

A beautiful leather box with original red velvet lining the interior

Dimensions: 5

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Bartosik was born in England but his parents were of Dutch and Czech origin

25 cm/6 inches (length) x 12 cm/4¾ inches (width) x 2

Karelian Birch Cigar Case art_deco A beautiful leather box withFabulous wooden cigar case, circa 1910, made from carved Karelian birch wood. Originating from the forests north east of St Petersburg, this wood was used by Faberg amongst others, who chose it for its beautiful figuring. Karelian Birch is not a particular species but a variety of Silver Birch that provides timber with a specific grain figure. This peculiarity is the result of the tree repairing the damage caused by attack from insects. The ornamental