Russian .875 Silver and Niello Cigar Box

Description:

Russian .875 Silver and Niello Cigar Box, Moscow, c. 1851, maker's mark "Be," Andrey Kovalsky, assay, with allover foliate arabesques and C-scrolls, upper hinged compartment for cigars, lower compartment for matches with a match strike on base, ht. 6 in., approx. 9.0 troy oz., in a fitted case.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Small abrasion to upper lid, light wear to top of lid. Otherwise in good overall condition. Case with wear and abrasions to exterior, breaks to joints.


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