A fine Russian matchbox holder made of gilded silver, the upper part is adorned with pale blue guilloche enamel and hand painted with floral motifs, also adorned with an overlay depicting a red enameled Maltese cross with a Russian Imperial double headed eagle set with gemstones, presumably diamonds and other stones, and bearing crossed swords behind it. Hallmarked with an 84 Russian silver standard and bears other Russian hallmarks. Comes in a fitted wooden box. Russian Decorative Antiques And Collectibles, Tobacciana Accessories, Boxes. Overall weight: 49 grams