A commemorative enamel snuff box, circa 1760

the lid painted with the 1759 victory of the Russian army under the command of General Saltykov over Prussian forces at the Battle of Kunersdorf, inscribed in Cyrillic, the sides with military trophies, the interior of the lid with a portrait of Elizabeth Petrovna within inscription 'God save Elizaveta I the Empress of all Russia', wavy gilt-metal mounts

Excellent condition. The surface has been lacquered, with restorations beneath.
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For a nearly identical example, see Christie's London, 30 November 2005, lot 35.