Silver and niello snuffbox. 19th century. Entirely nielloed in checkerboard pattern, a view of the Moscow kremlin (?) engraved on the lid in a large elliptical reserve with, in the foreground, the three-arched stone bridge under which boats pass. The back features a small rectangular cartouche with canted sides for a monogram (blank). Armenian hallmarks ? 9.5 x 5.5 cm; gross weight: 112 g [RUSSIAN ART]