Russian .875 Silver, Cloisonné, and Hardstone-mounted Box

Description:

Russian .875 Silver, Cloisonné, and Hardstone-mounted Box, Moscow, 1896-1908, Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin, assayer, 84 Kokoshnik mark, incuse Cyrillic "PFM" mark, the hinged rectangular lid inlaid with cabochons, a large oval rouge-colored stone to the center and circular chrysoprases to each corner, and allover decorated with polychrome-enameled classical motifs, ht. 1 7/8, wd. 4 3/4, dp. 3 1/4 in., approx. 13.2 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200

Damage to hinges, but box opens and closes well. Traces of goldwash. Very little loss or repair to enamel.


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