Vintage "Flying Seagull" Soviet Cigarette Case Snuffbox | Rare Lenemalier Artel LE USSR Leningrad Sea Bird Metal Tobacciana

Original vintage metal pocket cigarette case / snuffbox showcasing a beautiful maritime and scenic artwork depicting a Flying Seagull over waves (Чайка над волнами). This highly collectible and compact accessory was produced in the Soviet Union around the 1950s by the legendary Lenemalier Artel (Artel "Leningrad Enameler" / «Ленэмальер»).

The front lid features an exceptionally detailed, deep engraved composition showing a majestic seagull in mid-flight soaring high above structured sea waves, framed beautifully inside a modernist asymmetrical window matrix. The upper horizon line features a subtle silhouette profile of the Leningrad waterfront skyline. Crafted with the superior heavy-duty tool stamping and frame assembly techniques that made the Lenemalier artel famous, this silver-tone piece features an authentic aged character. The frame edge retains the highly sought-after, original oval stamp with intertwined Cyrillic letters "ЛЭ" (LE).

Perfect for:

• advanced tobacciana, pocket snuffbox, and vintage accessory collections
• maritime romance, sea bird lovers, and Baltic/Leningrad historical memorabilia enthusiasts
• elegant everyday carry (EDC) small pocket containers, coin boxes, or pill protectors
• collectors tracking authentic pre-1960s Soviet artel craftsmanship and hallmarks

Features:

• Detailed high-relief thematic artwork: Features a striking composition of a flying seagull, textured ocean waves, and a distant cityscape
• Robust metal construction with a classic silver-tone finish and authentic aged character
• Authentic Artel stamp: Marked along the internal locking frame with the official "ЛЭ" (LE — Lenemalier) hallmark
• Versatile compact layout popular for use as a slim cigarette case, match safe, or pocket snuffbox
• Mechanical spring-button closure and tight hinge alignment in solid working order
• Vintage post-WWII early USSR production (circa 1950s)
• Highly collectible and culturally significant maritime-themed tobacciana container

The item is photographed in detail, highlighting the precise engraving depth of the wave lines, bird wings anatomy, and honest vintage age-wear, so its overall condition can be thoroughly inspected.
You will receive the exact item shown in the photos and video.

Please note:

• This is an original vintage item, not a modern reproduction.
• Minor signs of age, faint handling scuffs, or natural light metal patina in the deep grooves are entirely normal for genuine 1950s collectibles and add to their historic character and provenance.
• Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
• Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
• Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.