Silver - 30th July 2008

Lot 643

**An 18th century Russian niellowork and gold mounted circular snuff box and cover

Estimate £1,200 - £1,400

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Description

**An 18th century Russian niellowork and gold mounted circular snuff box and cover, with a trophy of arms on the base and St George and the Dragon on the cover, gilt interior, engraved with a Barons coat of arms and motto 'VIX.EA. NOSTRA.VOCO', by unknown maker, Moscow 1795, 32in (8cm) diameter, 3.5oz.