Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1230

An early 19th century Russian niellwork snuff box

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £460

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Description

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.