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A PARCEL GILT AND NIELLO BOX
apparently unmarked, Moscow, circa 1815
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover with a classical allegory of Victory and niello interlaced Cyrillic initials GM on gilt stippled ground within stylised niello scroll rim, the base depicting a maiden receiving a basket of fruits on similar ground and within similar niello rim, the borders with peasant scenes on similar ground.
9.8 cm long
(199 gr)
apparently unmarked, Moscow, circa 1815
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover with a classical allegory of Victory and niello interlaced Cyrillic initials GM on gilt stippled ground within stylised niello scroll rim, the base depicting a maiden receiving a basket of fruits on similar ground and within similar niello rim, the borders with peasant scenes on similar ground.
9.8 cm long
(199 gr)