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A PARCEL-GILT AND NIELLO SNUFF-BOX
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A PARCEL-GILT AND NIELLO SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK OF IAKOV MOISEEV, VELIKII USTIUG, 1799-1804
Rectangular, the central medallion depicting a woman in classical robes writing on a tablet 'ala mitie' on gilt stippled ground on the cover and a cypher 'IPL' the reverse surmounted by a wreath, decorated overall with niello chevron pattern within engraved gilt borders, parcel-gilt interior, marked on the interior of the cover and base
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.)
4.3oz. (136gr)
MAKER'S MARK OF IAKOV MOISEEV, VELIKII USTIUG, 1799-1804
Rectangular, the central medallion depicting a woman in classical robes writing on a tablet 'ala mitie' on gilt stippled ground on the cover and a cypher 'IPL' the reverse surmounted by a wreath, decorated overall with niello chevron pattern within engraved gilt borders, parcel-gilt interior, marked on the interior of the cover and base
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.)
4.3oz. (136gr)