Russian Metal Artworks

Money-box with lock, key and a coin

Money-box with lock, key and a coin

Russian Empire, Tula

The 1850s

Svetchnikov Ivan

Steel, tin, brass, copper; forging, notching

Height - 6.5 cm, diameter - 6.7 cm

Marks: on the underside of the money-box bottom “Т.И. СВЕЧНИК”

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Steel, cylindrical moneybox with a hinged lid, a loop and an eyelet for the lock. The hinged lid with low rounded flange and oblong slot in the center is decorated with notched flower bouquets. The images of hanging lush flower garlands are on the body. The moneybox bank is locked by padlock with key.
Copper two-kopecks coin of 1797 (reign of Paul I) is inside the money-box.

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