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An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.
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Lot 511

An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box, of oblong hinged form, the...

Monday 27 February 2017 | 09:30 | Lots: 995

Lot 511

Lot 511

An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box.

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Lot 511

Lot Description

An early nineteenth century Russian silver-gilt and Niello snuff box, of oblong hinged form, the cover depicting the Monument to Peter the Great within laurel wreath, the reverse with a similar wreath enclosing a shield, the sides with architectural scenes and opening to a silver-gilt interior. Russian assay marks for Ivan Kaltykov, Moscow 1827, assaymaster Nicholai Dubrovin. Length measuring 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm), weight 2.1 ozt (67.3 grams).

Provenance: Sotheby's (Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc.), March 5 & 6, 1981, York Avenue Galleries: Russian Works of Art, Lot 198.

Postage: Auction Default

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Total lot weight: No

The box appears in fairly good overall condition, however it is in a tarnished state and would benefit from a clean and polish. Some surface wear, marks and scratches and there is some rubbing and loss of detail to areas of the decoration. Some heavier wear around edges and corners. The hinge appears in good working order, the lid closes well and rises only very slightly when in the closed position. There is some rubbing and distortion to the assay marks but mostly still legible.   

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