A GROUP OF RUSSIAN 875 STANDARD SILVER AND NIELLO PERSONAL ACCESSORIES
by various makers
Including as silver and niello case with troika scene by Petr Miliukov, St. Petersburg, c. 1877 and a silver-gilt and niello pillbox with circular scene of a seated maiden by Ivan Zhilin, 1812, together with an unmarked silver parcel-gilt and niello cigarette snuffbox. (6)
lengths from 2 1/4in (5.7cm) to 5 1/2in (14cm).

Silver and niello pillbox with scene of a town on a riverbank, Moscow, late 19th century, unknown maker

Silver and niello case with troika scene, St. Petersburg, c. 1877, maker Petr Miliukov: One dent across troika scene approximately 1in.

Silver shell-shaped box, St. Petersburg, with partial mark

Silver-gilt and niello pillbox with circular scene of a seated maiden, 1812, maker Ivan Zhilin

Silver and niello purse with rounded corners and interlaced ornament, Moscow, 1856, unclear maker's mark: wear to internal material.

Silver parcel-gilt and niello cigarette snuff-box with mythological scene on top and around the base, unmarked.

All with rubbing to engraved decoration. Wear to niello. Typical surface scratches, dings, pitting, and wear consistent with age and use. Wear throughout.