ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER & NIELLO CIGARETTE CASE BOX MOSCOW 1879

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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER & NIELLO CIGARETTE CASE BOX MOSCOW 1879:
$1214.65

Argentum Antiques & Collectables Ltd.

Fine Silver, Antiques & Collectables from the 18th, 19th & 20th Century, East Renfrewshire, UK.

Item: -Antique Russian Solid Silver Gilt & NielloBox - Moscow c.1879

Description: - This is a superb quality russian silver and niello cigarette box with intricate basket weave decoration, Moscow, c1879, 84 Koloshnic standard mark, Moscow mark, Assay Master\'s stamp for Ivan Yefimovich Konstantinov, date 1879, and maker\'s stamp (unattributed). The box has a previously gold-washed interior now refinished. Decorated with an image depicting a Cossack on horseback discharging two pistols, with the other sidedisplaying further geometric niello decoration, and the letter \'D\' engraved into the cartouche. The niello is in good condition.

Assay: - .84 zolotnikiSilver

Date: - circa 1879

Period: - 19th Century.

Engraving: -None.

Maker: - Unknown

Measurement: -5.5cm (width) x 8.0cm (length) x 2.4cm (depth). (1 inch = 25.4mm)

Weight: -106.7 grams /3.43 troy ounces

Item No: - 404

Condition: - This is a beautiful quality example in good clean antique condition. The hinge works perfectly and closes tightly. Pin is a little rough on hinge,and can catch on material. There are no dents, damage or repairs. The usual light surface scratches. Internal gilt wash appears to have been possibly been re-finished recently. Please see photos for confirmation of condition.

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