Circular gilt snuffbox. Moscow, 1788. On the lid, in the center of a star of the guard, the obverse of the medal for Catherine II's voyage to Crimea engraved by Timofei Ivanovitch Ivanov in 1787. Inside, the reverse of this medal. The background is engraved with a composition of war trophies. The edges are underlined by a pearled frieze. Marks: Moscow, 1788 [no other marks apparent]. Diameter: 10 cm; thickness: 2.4 cm; weight: 278 g [RUSSIAN ART]
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Lot no. 92

Circular gilt snuffbox. Moscow, 1788. On the lid, in the center of a star of the guard, the obverse of the medal for Catherine II's voyage to Crimea engraved by Timofei Ivanovitch Ivanov in 1787. Inside, the reverse of this medal. The background is engraved with a composition of war trophies. The edges are underlined by a pearled frieze. Marks: Moscow, 1788 [no other marks apparent]. Diameter: 10 cm; thickness: 2.4 cm; weight: 278 g [RUSSIAN ART]

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,500
Result
€1,560
Buyer's premium
30%
Circular gilt snuffbox. Moscow, 1788. On the lid, in the center of a star of the guard, the obverse of the medal for Catherine II's voyage to Crimea engraved by Timofei Ivanovitch Ivanov in 1787. Inside, the reverse of this medal. The background is engraved with a composition of war trophies. The edges are underlined by a pearled frieze. Marks: Moscow, 1788 [no other marks apparent]. Diameter: 10 cm; thickness: 2.4 cm; weight: 278 g [RUSSIAN ART]
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RUSSIAN & POLONICA ART
Thursday 20 March 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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