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MOSCOW, 1785
Details
A FINE PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO BONBONNIÈRE
MOSCOW, 1785
The detachable cover inset with a silver medal depicting Empress Catherine II in profile on the obverse, signed S. Yudin, the reverse commemorating Peace with Turkey in 1774, the base nielloed with military trophies, interior gilt, marked inside cover and base
3¾ in. (9.6 cm.) diameter
6.48 oz. (201.6 gr.) gross
MOSCOW, 1785
The detachable cover inset with a silver medal depicting Empress Catherine II in profile on the obverse, signed S. Yudin, the reverse commemorating Peace with Turkey in 1774, the base nielloed with military trophies, interior gilt, marked inside cover and base
3¾ in. (9.6 cm.) diameter
6.48 oz. (201.6 gr.) gross
Provenance
With A La Vieille Russie, New York.
Sol Hurok (1888-1974) and Emma Hurok (1891-1974).
By descent to the present owner.
Sol Hurok (1888-1974) and Emma Hurok (1891-1974).
By descent to the present owner.
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