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This small Russian silver with niello box with views of St. Petersburg was produced in Moscow in the 1. Of the 19th century. It bears Moscow hall mark, assay mark “84”, remainder of the mark of Moscow assay master with a date of 1860 and mark of silversmith “II” (in Cyrillic; unlisted in Postnikova). Measurements: Length: 5.7 cm / 2.2″ inches Width: 3.4 cm / 1.3″ inches. Object Type: silver with box. Style: Works of Art. Technique: silver with niello. Inscription: various marks; see description. Themes: OLD RUSSIAN SNUFF-BOX HORSE BOX SILVER PETER THE GREAT.