CIRCA 1889-1908 RUSSIAN BIRCH WOOD BOX WITH NEPHRITE APPLIQUE

rectangular form, centered an applique of a potted flowering plant, from hardstone, nephrite and gemstones, with a gold and hardstone thumb rest, the interior divided into two, marked with 56 gold standard, year and workmaster's initials AS in Cyrillic or AC in Latin, dimensions of box: 11 x 17 cm (4 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.)

CONDITION
The box appears in age-appropriate condition, light surface scratches. A visible crack to the top of the box along the front edge as well as a missing flower to the right side of the bouquet, as apparent in photographs, a chip to the front edge as well.

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