31st Jan, 2019 10:30
The Silver Auction
A RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX AND A RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
A RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX,
St. Petersburg, Russian silver standard mark for .875 purity, the hinged lid engraved with an architectural scene opening to reveal gilt interior, 7cm long; along with a Russian silver latticework cigarette case, 145g gross (2)
A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.
Sold for £150
Estimated at £50 - £80
Condition Report
- Snuff box: lightly scratched all over, wear and some loss to border around scene to lid, loss of blue/grey decoration throughout (pictured), small dings to corners, worn to interior
- Cigarette case: latticework appears intact, some minor tarnishing and discolouration
- Additional photographs added
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