Description:
Russian .875 Silver Box, Moscow, 1882, maker's mark Cyrillic "IA," assayer's mark Cyrillic "B.C," possibly for Viktor Savinsky, casket form, with a domed and hinged lid, hinged handles to sides, and four ogee feet, allover engraved with Pan-Slavic ornament, ht. 3 1/8, wd. 4 5/8, dp. 3 1/8 in., approx. 10.6 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500
One lid hinge broken and old repairs to both lid hinges and latch hinge. Age typical wear. Lip of cover and side of box depressed beneath latch.
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