Lot Essay
The inscription loosely translates to 'Even by Death Love Cannot be Extinguished.'
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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, MID 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Russian Silver-Gilt and Niello Snuff Box
Apparently unmarked, mid 18th century
The circular section box with nielloed scroll motifs on a textures ground, centring a scene of a man playing a violin in a landscape, the sides with scrolls and trophy motif medallions
See Illustration
3¼in. (8.2cm.) diameter, 4oz. (125gr.) gross.
Apparently unmarked, mid 18th century
The circular section box with nielloed scroll motifs on a textures ground, centring a scene of a man playing a violin in a landscape, the sides with scrolls and trophy motif medallions
See Illustration
3¼in. (8.2cm.) diameter, 4oz. (125gr.) gross.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium