Lot 003 - Antique Russian Folk Art Cigarette Box With Pyrography Wood Burned Nude Woman, Windmill Scene, 1923, Post Russian Civil War 2136 and was buried October 11

and was buried October 11

Here is a remarkable antique book entitled "The World's Progress: A Dictionary of Dates with Tabular Views of General History and A Historical Chart

The porcelain is stamped "3 11" on the back

This vintage Royal Doulton glazed ceramic mug

Lot 003 - Antique Russian Folk Art Cigarette Box With Pyrography Wood Burned Nude Woman, Windmill Scene, 1923, Post Russian Civil War 2136 and was buried October 11Pre Auction Notes: Note that one of the corners where the hinge is has a slight crack that shifts slightly when opening and closing the box. Possibility for future damage. Appears to have been glued, See photos. Here is a summary of the likely significance of the text from ChatGPT: The inscription reads: " . . . . . . 1923 ." Heres a translation and interpretation of the text: " " means "In kind remembrance" or "As a keepsake." " " means "to my