Small box
Small box
Russia, Moscow
1908-1917
Silver; filigree enamel, filigree, repousse, gilding
6.3 х 3.2 х 1.9 cm
Marks: "НЖ"; certification mark and tee of Moscow District Assay Department of 1908-1917; alloy "84"
Rectangular box with ornately-shaped sides and hinged lid, decorated in the Neo-Russian style with filigree enamel. Lateral sides and lid are decorated by floral-geometric ornament on the repoussed, as well as on enamel green and blue backgrounds. The ornament is comprised of fancy flowers with leaves - curls, floral rosettes - quadrifoil, filigree rings and ovals.
The enamels colour scheme is based on the combination of green, turquoise, blue, white, purple and red tints.
Инв.1431/ДПИ