An Imperial Russian silver clutch purse with a hinged lid and chain handle. The front cover is decorated with a hand-engraved miniature depicting Cossacks dragging a cannon across the river, with stylized initials on the right. The item is lined with leather inside and has four compartments. Hallmarked on each side of the purse, on the clasp, and on the chain with an 84 silver standard, and the Cyrillic KHLEBNIKOV makers mark. Ivan Khlebnikov is a jewelry company founded in 1871 in Moscow, which gained fame for making jewelry from gold, silver and precious stones. Winner of various awards at international and Russian exhibitions. Supplier of the Court of His Imperial Majesty. Supplier of the Court of the Kings of the Netherlands, Serbia, Montenegro and Denmark. Total Weight: 399 grams. Collectible Russian Silverware Accessories, Purses Wallets Cases.