RUSSIAN, 19TH CENTURY
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A gilt, silver-plated and malachite paperweight
Russian, 19th century
Realistically modelled as a snail with gilt body and silvered shell, on rectangular malachilte veneered base, apparently unmarked
4¼in. (10.8cm.) long
Russian, 19th century
Realistically modelled as a snail with gilt body and silvered shell, on rectangular malachilte veneered base, apparently unmarked
4¼in. (10.8cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.