SNUFFBOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

On cover in a lozenge is a view of a Russian village with churches. At either side are clusters of flowers. Sides have a cross crossed design in niello on bottom within a lozenge is a voew of a statue group and framed by two towers. Floral designs are again at either side.

Object name:

SNUFFBOX

Made from:

Silver gilt -- niello

Made in:

Moscow, Russia

Date made:

ca. 1840

Size:

7.6 x 4.6 cm (3 x 1 13/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

13.40

Class:

NIELLO

Signature marks:

MARK; MONOGRAM inside cover: G.F.J.C. (initials of former owner), St. George and the Dragon for Moscow, F.M., 84 for silver standard; in bottom: H.A./184? in a square, F.M. in a square, 84 in a square

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973