Gilt interior. Engraved decorations, ivory handle. Flower finial on hinged lid. Height 15.5 cm, length 24 cm. Weight 498 g.
Assay master mark Andrei Kovalsky.
The lid does not close properly. Cracks in the handle due to dryness of the material. Wear due to age and use.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and palisander. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.