A silver and niello tea caddy

MARKED WITH CYRILLIC INITIALS OF VASILII SEMENOV, MOSCOW, 1886

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A silver and niello tea caddy
marked with Cyrillic initials of Vasilii Semenov, Moscow, 1886
Of domed square form, each side depicting an engraved and niello view of the Kremlin within niello scrolling foliage on gilt stippled ground, with circular compressed stopper with similar design, marked under base and under stopper
4.3/8in. (11.1cm.) high
11oz. (343gr.)

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