Match safe with tinder cord

[Goldstein]

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

[Qrt.S]

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.

[Goldstein]

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

[Dad]

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)

[Goldstein]

Hi Dad -

here you have your inscription:




and here the evolution from match to lighter in Russia:



Regards
Goldstein

[Dad]

Yes )) Nice collection!

[Goldstein]

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

[Goldstein]

Hi -

a little update...
cleaned and rigged:





Regards
Goldstein