Soviet Silver Cigarette Case With Portrait Of Lenin – 1926

Elegant rectangular silver cigarette case, slightly curved in profile, featuring a fine engraved portrait of Vladimir Lenin on the front panel. The bust of Lenin is depicted in a suit and tie, enclosed in a simple oval frame, engraved with great precision and linear shading. The piece is a typical example of Soviet commemorative craftsmanship.

The side clasp is adorned with a green cabochon (likely malachite or jade), adding a touch of decorative elegance. The interior bears silver marks, including the Soviet hallmark of the hammer and sickle inside a five-pointed star, and the silver fineness “875” – the standard for Soviet silver post-1926.
On the back, an engraved Russian inscription reads:

This cigarette case was most likely a personal gift or commemorative token associated with one of the many ceremonies honoring Lenin after his death in 1924.