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Antique Russian Silver Enamel chest shaped box, by Maria Semenova, Moscow ca1900

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This treasure chest shaped box is luxuriously decorated and dates from the final decades Of the Imperial period. The box was produced by the workshop of Maria Semonova and Is formed of 875 grade silver with silver-gilt utilised throughout. the box is of traditional Shape, having two hinged handles and a clasp, boxes like this were used in treasurys Around the globe in the early days to keep valuables inside, this small box can be used To hold tobacco or just sit on your table as a statement piece, a great addition to any Silver and especially Russian silver collection. The exterior surface of the box is profusely decorated with polychrome cloisonné Enamel, the cloisons set into a variety of shapes, such as scrolling arabesques, and Infilled with shaded enamel in tones of red, blue, and Semenova’s idiosyncratic violet. The cloisons are bounded by silver-gilt rope twist cloison wire. The underside of the box Is marked with ‘MC’ for Semonova’s workshop, ‘84’ for 87.5% silver with a Kokoshnik mark (Kokoshnik is a traditional Russian head-dress, A woman head wearing the Kokoshnik Inside contours of various shapes was used from 1899 to mark Russian silver. These Marks are commonly known as "Kokoshnik".) Measurements : Width : 7 cm / 2.7 inch Depth : 5.5 cm / 2.2 inch Height : 3.5 cm / 1.4 inch Condition: Perfect condition to its age, no brakes, no restorations, Some minor scratches and age related wear. Maria Semenova: Maria Semenova operated a workshop in Moscow between 1896 and 1914. The workshop, which she inherited from her father Wasilij Semenov upon his death, produced A variety of silver works, small boxes prime among them. The pieces produced in her Workshop, particularly miniatures like this box, are considered today to be excellent Examples of silver craftsmanship of this period. Semenova's works are noted for their Traditional style and especially the use of the colour violet, both of which are attributes Evident in this amazing small chest shaped box. Russian silver fineness hallmarking : The standard of fineness in Russia is usually measured in zolotniks and there are 96 Zolotniks to the russian pound. the most common fineness to be encountered is 84 and This corresponds to 875 parts per 1000 silver, which falls between the most common European standard of 800 and the sterling standard of Britain which is 925/1000.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.4 in (3.56 cm)Width: 2.7 in (6.86 cm)Depth: 2.2 in (5.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Perfect condition to its age, no brakes, no restorations, Some minor scratches and age related wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8130235518622
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