Lot 551
  • 551

A silver-gilt box for the Imperial seal, St Petersburg, 1781

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • diameter: 7cm, 2 3/4 in
circular, the lid moulded with the Imperial eagle below an engraved motto: Hic Tuta Perennat, the base engraved with initials

Condition

Very good condition. There is some wear to the gilding, particularly at the base.
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