RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1889

rectangular form with rounded corners, featuring a riverside town with a single sailboat, with a foliate scroll and a matching scene on the reverse, marked with 84 standard, maker's mark in Cyrillic, dated 1889, with export mark all marked twice on the interior; dimensions: 5 x 9 cm ( 2 x 3 1/2 in.), weight: 108.45 g (3.83 oz)

CONDITION
The snuff box appears in age-appropriate condition. Scattered tarnishing to the scene [both front and reverse]. Light surface scratches and rubbing to the niello. Visible grime on the interior. All consistent with age and use.

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