A late 19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box, of ...

Hammer

£320

A late 19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box, of rounded rectangular form decorated with a chequered design, the cover depicting a troika driving carriage scene in a rural landscape, vacant cartouche to reverse, gilt interior, 84 standard and Moscow marks, assay marks for Viktor Vasilyevich Savinsky (date worn), 11cm x 6cm, weight 4.61ozt

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Overall very good. There are a couple of dents to the cover, but no other denting, splitting or signs of repair. There is scratching, pitting and wear consistent with age, most notably around the cover and the cartouche on the reverse. Gilt interior shows moderate wear and scratching. Hallmarks are heavily worn. Hinged cover is in good order, opening and closing smoothly and sitting flush with the box.