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Russian Silver Niello Tobacco Box, Moscow, circa 1820-1830

About the Item

Russian silver niello tobacco box with finely etched pastoral scenes and interior gold wash. The box is marked on inside with "84" for Russian silver, cyrillic "IO" for maker's initials and partial Moscow city mark (St. George slaying the dragon). The marks date to 1820s-1830s.
  • Similar to:
    Gustav Klingert (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.625 in (1.59 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Niello
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Niello loss at spots, consistent with use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sarasota, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5430220704262

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