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Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver box; an addition to our Russian silverware collection
This exceptional antique Russian silver spice box has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of this silver box is plain and unembellished.
The two hinged hallmarked covers each have a subtle protruding thumbpiece and open to reveal the original gilt interiors.
The hallmarks struck to the interior of this antique Russian box include:
Maker's mark: ?? (untraced)
Assay mark: ?.?, 1854 (Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky/?????? ????????? ?????????)
Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks*)
City Mark: Moscow, Russia
84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver
Condition
This antique Russian silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age.
The Russian hallmarks struck to the interior of the base and covers are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Russian silverware.
Dimensions
Length 9.3cm/3.7"
Width 5.6cm/2.2"
Height 1.8cm/0.7"
Weight
4.3 troy ounces/133g
Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks
Date: 1854
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
SKU A7613
- Dimensions:Height: 0.7 in (1.78 cm)Width: 2.2 in (5.59 cm)Depth: 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1854
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:
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