Silver & Objects of Vertu - 21st January 2020

Lot 486

A 19th century Russian silver-gilt and niello work toothpick box

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

A 19th century Russian silver-gilt and niello work toothpick box,

Moscow 1856, assay master V. Savinkov, maker possibly F.Verkhotsev,

rounded rectangular form, the hinged cover and base with chequered niello decoration, the cover with a plain shield cartouche, length 6.3cm, approx. weight 0.8oz.