Imperial Russian Silver Napoleon Presentation Box
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Crafted of 84 grade Russian silver by Mikhail Ovchinnikov (Active Moscow 1835-1882) Rare Imperial presentation cigar box with hand painted on porcelain miniature portraits of Napoleon and Josephine. Decorated with laurel and floral wreathes and initial A on center. Enameled crest and engraved monogram ART with blue enamel outline. Sides with engraved decoration. Gold gilt interior fitted with mirror top. Signed with Imperial warrant double headed eagle mark, 84 silver marks and touchmark of Mikhail Ovchinnikov. Measures 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Total weight approximately 2180 grams. Good condition with mild surface wear, crack to mirror and small losses to floral decoration. At the time of this box conception, silver smith Mikhail Ovchinnikov was considered a equal competitor of late Faberge. In house USA continental shipping $65 plus insurance. Inv 188
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Imperial Russian Silver Napoleon Presentation Box
Estimate $2,000 - $5,000
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