Matchbox
Matchbox
Russia, Moscow
1908-1917
Silver; filigree enamel, painted enamel, filigree, gilding
6.1 х 4.1 х 2.3 cm
Marks: tee of Moscow District Assay Department of 1908-1917, alloy "84"
Rectangular matchbox with figured slotted walls, decorated in the Neo Russian style with filigree and painted enamel. The matchbox facades are decorated with foliage ornament on green background, consisting of fancy flowers with lush leaves, framed by a row of filigree rings with blue enamel. The matchbox slotted lateral walls are bordered by a row of filigree rings with blue enamel. The enamels' colour scheme is based on the combination of green, blue, pink-red, lilac and black tints.
Инв.1778/ДПИ