A Russian gilt-lined trinket box | Christie's

Sale 8618

Objects of Vertu and Miniatures

London, South Kensington

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14 December 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 181

A Russian gilt-lined trinket box

Price realised

GBP 230

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 300

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A Russian gilt-lined trinket box
of circular form, the sides and lift-off cover stamped with floral and foliate swags amidst strapwork, Khlebnikov, Moscow 1908-17 -- 10.7cms diameter
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