Lot 365
A 19th century Russian snuff box
Jewellery, Watches & Silver | 590
Auction: 10 March 2020 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £400 - £600
Description
Moscow, circa 1850, the hinged cover with Niello decoration of a principal female figure with a pike and two other figures, the sides with niello decoration of a continuous wall, the base with similar wall and a male figure seated on a knoll; together with a 19th century Austrian snuff box, circa 1861, of rounded rectangular form, all over foliate niello decoration, gilt interior and an Austrian silver snuff box, circa 1867, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with niello decoration of figures in a boat, the sides and base with chequer board niello decoration, gilt interior
Dimensions
Width: 83mm, 90mm, 80mm
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