Russian silver snuff box with cathedral view, Moscow, 19th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
A 19th-century Russian silver snuff box featuring an engraved scene of a cathedral. The rectangular box is decorated on the lid with a detailed architectural view, likely of a landmark, set within a stylized decorative border.
The body of the box is also adorned with fine engraved patterns, including leaf-like motifs along the edges. The object is hallmarked with the '84' silver standard, the city coat of arms for Moscow, a master’s mark 'FM', and an assay master’s mark 'A.G' above the date '189.'. The box measures approximately 6.8 cm by 4 cm by 1.7 cm and has a gross weight of 63 grams. This portable decorative container represents traditional Russian silversmithing techniques from the 19th century, combining utility with fine metal engraving.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 63 grams
- Material
- silver
- Dimensions
- 6.8 x 4 x 1.7 cm
Technical characteristics
- Hallmarks
- 84 silver standard, master's mark 'FM', Moscow city coat of arms, assay master 'A.G' above date '189.'
Design
- Lid
- view of a cathedral
- Ornamentation
- engraved decorative borders and leaf motifs
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- FM
Catalogue references
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