Lot 60
  • 60

A Russian gilded silver, cloisonné and pictorial enamel stamp box, Maria Semenova, Moscow, 1899-1908

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • gilded silver, enamel
  • length 3 in., 7.6 cm
rectangular, the hinged lid enameled with three Russian postage stamps en plein, the sides enameled with colorful scrolling floral ornament against a stippled gilt ground, the interior with removable fitted divider, with scratched inventory number 2972

Condition

attractive and in good condition, two very small inherent firing flaws to enamel on exterior rear at left
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