Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25 Apr 2017
A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box
A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box,
Moscow 1884,
rectangular form, the cover with two horses and riders, the base with a port scenes, the sides with trellis decoration, length 8cm, approx. weight 2.4oz.
Provenance: From the collection of Mrs Igor Vinogradoff, and then by descent to the present owner. Purchased Christie's 2 Feb 1960, lot 149(part).