Silver and Coins - 29 Oct 2008
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An early 19th century Russian niellwork snuff box
An early 19th century Russian niellwork snuff box, of rounded oblong form with a riverscape on the base and cover, (perhaps the banks of Neva, St Petersburg), makers mark of Alexei Sokolov, Moscow 1827, 3.5in (9cm) long, 3.5oz.