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Lot 0309: RUSSIAN SILVER TEA CADDY TROMPE LOEIL DRAGONFLY

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A gorgeous Russian silver tea box made in the Trompe-loeil technique. The box exterior is decorated with gilded bas-relief patterns depicting dragonflies flying over the grass. The box's lid is carved in the shape of a fringed inwrought carpet that visually covers the tea caddy. Marked with Russian hallmarks, 84 Silver mark, Kokoshnik, Imperial eagle, and other Cyrillic and assay marks. Weight: 166 g.

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Overall condition good. Shows signs of age.
2 x 2 x 3 1/4 in.

Auction Date

September 25th, 2021

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$1,216.00