Silver - 27th October 2010

Lot 682

A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £320

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Description

A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box, maker's mark of I Kaltykov, assay master Nikolay Dubrovin, Moscow, 1820's, shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover with a scene of an officer by his carriage giving money to the poor, the base with a scene of a port, traces of gilding, length 7.6cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.