A PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX
VELIKII USTIUG, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY
Of cartouche form, the hinged cover depicting a bird and fruit in a landscape, the base depicting an architectural view, all with rocaille borders, the sides depicting amorous pastoral figures in landscapes, all on a gilt stippled ground, apparently unmarked
4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) long
6.6 oz. (206.4 gr.) gross
A PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX
VELIKII USTIUG, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY
Of cartouche form, the hinged cover depicting a bird and fruit in a landscape, the base depicting an architectural view, all with rocaille borders, the sides depicting amorous pastoral figures in landscapes, all on a gilt stippled ground, apparently unmarked
4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) long
6.6 oz. (206.4 gr.) gross
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