Moscow (1877) and 84 silver zolotnik mark, the hinged cover featuring an architectural scene beneath a starry sky, the underside with grid work niello decoration and open strapwork cartouche, remnants of original gilt interior.

4.5 x 2.25 in.

4.45 troy oz.

Private Collection, Winston-Salem, NC Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Graham Martin, former envoy to Thailand, Italy, and South Vietnam

Scattered small dents and some loss to niello.

$300 - 500