Tobacco box
Tobacco box
Russian Empire, Moscow
1820's
I. Kaltykov, silver and niello craftsman
Silver; niello, chiselling, repousse, gilding
11.0 х 5.5 х 3.2 cm
Marks: "И*К"; "84"; Moscow city coat of arms
Silver rectangular tobacco box with rounded sides and removable lid. The surface of the tobacco box is decorated with the images of architectural landscape on one side and the image of a man in a tailcoat and high hat, strolling on horseback on the other side. Foliate geometric ornament frames the images in the figured medallions. Medallions with architectural landscapes adorn the side surfaces of the removable lid; eight-petalled flower rosette – is on its top. All images are niello over repousse background.
Инв.1668/ДПИ