A PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY VELIKII USTIUG, CIRCA 1770
Rectangular, the hinged cover, sides and base depicting nielloed pastoral scenes on chased starburst and gilt stippled grounds, all within rocaille borders, interior gilt, apparently unmarked
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) wide
5.9 oz. (182.7 gr.) gross
A PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY VELIKII USTIUG, CIRCA 1770
Rectangular, the hinged cover, sides and base depicting nielloed pastoral scenes on chased starburst and gilt stippled grounds, all within rocaille borders, interior gilt, apparently unmarked
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) wide
5.9 oz. (182.7 gr.) gross
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