Russian Silver Commemorative Box
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Interior of lid and box is gold-plated and marked "84" (.875), with an assayer's mark of 1802 and an unknown maker's and town mark. Decorated profusely on all sides, the top featuring in its roundel "The Bronze Horseman" in St. Petersburg: the equestrian statue of Peter the Great commissioned by Catherine the Great, designed by Etienne Maurice Falconet and unveiled in 1782. The side of the Thunder Stone with Russian text is shown, linking Peter and Catherine but with the notable omission of the date the statue was completed. The heavy and intricate engraving work suggests this piece was modeled after a print, perhaps made August 6th, 1772 according to the text at the bottom of the roundel. The underside of the box shows another view of St. Petersburg, and the sides feature five vignettes with military flags and insignia. The box contains a piece of paper with A La Vielle Russie letterhead, with a handwritten note reading: "Dear Len - With all love on our 20th - C / It's been fun!"
Appx. 1"h x 3-1/4"dia
Provenance: A La Vielle Russie, New York
Appx. 1"h x 3-1/4"dia
Provenance: A La Vielle Russie, New York
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Russian Silver Commemorative Box
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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