Lot 589
A nineteenth century Russian silver snuff box, the oblong form decorated in niello depicting a...
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Lot 589
A nineteenth century Russian silver snuff box, the oblong form decorated in niello depicting a...
Lot 589
Lot Description
A nineteenth century Russian silver snuff box, the oblong form decorated in niello depicting a walled town and opening to a silver-gilt interior. Russian assay marks for Moscow, alongside the standard mark of 84 and Cyrillic maker's mark. Length measuring 5.5 cm, weight 38.6 grams.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing. Some rubbing with a little loss of definition. Gilding a little discoloured to the interior, also with some heavier scratches to the inner lid. Russian assay marks are obscured. Hinge in good working order.
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