Fine Silver - 24th October 2017
Lot 253
A 19th century Russian silver and niello work snuff box
Estimate £150 - £200
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Description
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).