A RUSSIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
INDISTINCTLY MARKED, PROBABLY VM (CYRILLIC), LATE 18TH CENTURY, WITH LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARKS
Circular with pull-off cover, rose-gold rims and brickwork decoration showing the remnants of niello, cover set with gilt medallion depicting Empress Catherine II in plumed helmet after Waechter, base engraved with military trophies
3 3/8 in. diameter (8.8 cm.)
Gross weight 4.25 oz. (132 gm.)
A RUSSIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
INDISTINCTLY MARKED, PROBABLY VM (CYRILLIC), LATE 18TH CENTURY, WITH LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARKS
Circular with pull-off cover, rose-gold rims and brickwork decoration showing the remnants of niello, cover set with gilt medallion depicting Empress Catherine II in plumed helmet after Waechter, base engraved with military trophies
3 3/8 in. diameter (8.8 cm.)
Gross weight 4.25 oz. (132 gm.)
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