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19thC Russian Caucasian Silver Niello Snuff Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 635588 (stock#Ch0830)

19thC Russian Caucasian Silver Niello Snuff Box
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Chilong Antiques
+44 1225 484519



$ 300 

A Russian/Caucasian niello snuff box inlaid with an Islamic inscription within a decorative border. Dimensions: 2 x 1 1/8 x ½ in. 19th cent.

Excellent undamaged condition, traces of snuff residue. At 50 gr. weight, the box is unusually heavy for its size.

Provenance: Sir Denis Wright, former British Ambassador to Iran (1963-71).

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