VELIKII USTIUG, CIRCA 1780
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A rare silver-gilt and niello Bonbonnière
Velikii Ustiug, circa 1780
Cylindrical, the sides with niello flowers and foliate sprays in baskets on engraved ground, the base with blossom in foliate and scroll cartouche, the detachable lid the cypher AS within scroll cartouche in engraved borders, marked under base
3 7/8in. (6.8cm.) diam.
182 gr.
Velikii Ustiug, circa 1780
Cylindrical, the sides with niello flowers and foliate sprays in baskets on engraved ground, the base with blossom in foliate and scroll cartouche, the detachable lid the cypher AS within scroll cartouche in engraved borders, marked under base
3 7/8in. (6.8cm.) diam.
182 gr.