Imperial Russian preciousness by Ivan Britzin. Born near Moscow he had a workshop in Saint Petersburg. Competitor of Fabergé. All of these in a glowing shade of red. Worked with other colors too, but I like these best.

Cigarette case. 1908-1917.
Cigarette case. 1908-1917. Gold-mounted gilded silver and guilloche enamel cigarette case. Image courtesy Jasper52 and © 2007-2018 LiveAuctioneers. Fair use license. via https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/auctions/upcoming-auctions/treasures-imperial-russia-featured-jasper52-auction-dec-18/
Miniature egg pendant. 1908-1917.
Miniature egg pendant. 1908-1917. Burgundy red guilloche enamel. Marked on suspension ring the maker’s initials “ИБ”. Image ©1998-2019 RomanovRussia.com. Fair use license. via https://romanovrussia.com/antique/antique-russian-burgundy-red-guilloche-enamel-egg-pendant/
Charka. 1904-1908.
Charka. 1904-1908. Silver gilt, enamel and jewels. Image © 2019 Sotheby’s. Fair use license. via http://www.sothebys.com/it/auctions/ecatalogue/2014/russian-works-art-faberge-icons-l14116/lot.415.html
Lipstick holder. 1908-1917.
Lipstick holder. 1908-1917. Gold and enamel with rose-cut diamonds. Scratched inventory number. Image © Bonhams 2001-2019. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24666/lot/77/?category=list

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