A early 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box

£300 - £500 £420

A early 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box, maker's mark partially worn, assay master Mikhail Karpinskiy, Moscow 1821, rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover with a allegorical figure with a town- scape behind, the sides decorated with buildings and the base with ships at sea, length 9.5cm, approx. weight 3oz.