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Russian Silver Snuff Box
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Russian Silver Snuff Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of a solid silver snuff box with a hinged lid. It has a lovely rounded shape that fits snugly into the palm of your hand and it is decorated all over with an ornate swirling design around a central cartouche engraved 'RR'.

It is stamped with various hallmarks and clearly stamped '84' denoting Russian origin. There are town and maker's stamps as well but I can't identify them. It likely dates from the late 19th / early 20th Century.

It is a good quality piece and it weighs approximately 105g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint surface marks and a couple of small dents on the corners but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Russian Silver Snuff Box to the 1900s.

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SA1232604
Description
A good example of a solid silver snuff box with a hinged lid.
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It has a lovely rounded shape that fits snugly into the palm of your hand and it is decorated all over with an ornate swirling design around a central cartouche engraved 'RR'.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche.
fig 1. Russian Silver Snuff Box

It is stamped with various hallmarks and clearly stamped '84' denoting Russian origin. There are town and maker's stamps as well but I can't identify them. It likely dates from the late 19th / early 20th Century.

fig 2. A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche.
fig 2. Russian Silver Snuff Box

It is a good quality piece and it weighs approximately 105g.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint surface marks and a couple of small dents on the corners but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Russian Silver Snuff Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232604
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche.

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Archive II A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche. View II
Archive III A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche. View III
Archive IV A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche. View IV
Archive V A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche. View V
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A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche.
Russian Silver Snuff Box
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A small, rectangular silver snuff box with rounded corners featuring intricate hand-engraved scrollwork patterns and a central oval cartouche.
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Snuff boxes gained prominence across Europe and Imperial Russia during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as portable containers for finely ground tobacco. Russian silversmiths crafted these pieces using standardized purity marks, such as the 84 zolotnik standard, often decorating them with intricate hand engraving or niello work.

Antique snuff boxes were primarily constructed from solid silver, sometimes gilded inside to prevent chemical reactions with tobacco. Skilled craftsmen employed techniques such as hand engraving, chasing, engine turning, and niello inlaying to create detailed surface decoration.

Authentic Imperial Russian silver features hallmark stamps indicating the purity level, city mark, makers initials, and assay master mark alongside a date. The standard silver purity mark is typically 84, which corresponds to an 87.5 percent silver content.

Small silver objects function as decorative accents on coffee tables, sideboards, or stacked books. They can also serve functional roles on a dressing table or desk to store small items such as paperclips or jewellery.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and polish lightly using a specialized silver cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid submerging pieces with delicate hinges in water or using abrasive cleaners that could wear down delicate engraving.
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