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MARK OF NIKITA AFANSIEV, MOSCOW, 1896-1908
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A silver-gilt en plein and cloisonné enamel pillbox
mark of Nikita Afansiev, Moscow, 1896-1908
Octagonal, the cover enamelled en plein with a floral wreath centering a bird, with a turquoise dotted border, the sides enamelled with vari-coloured flowerheads and foliate sprays on light blue ground, marked inside base and under cover
2 in. (5 cm.) long
mark of Nikita Afansiev, Moscow, 1896-1908
Octagonal, the cover enamelled en plein with a floral wreath centering a bird, with a turquoise dotted border, the sides enamelled with vari-coloured flowerheads and foliate sprays on light blue ground, marked inside base and under cover
2 in. (5 cm.) long
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium