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RARE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL SILVER SNUFF BOX, 1889
For your viewing pleasure, here is an antique Russian silver snuff box decorated with engraved motifs and a niello checkered design on both sides. It features a gold-washed interior. The niello technique, known for its intricate engraved designs filled with contrasting black enamel, showcases the skill of Russian silversmiths. This Extremely Rare and Highly Collectible item comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. If you're concerned about your INVESTMENT, this item is an excellent choice. It is also a Very Prestigious Gift for any Occasion.
HALLMARKS: '84' for silver content, marked with city hallmark, assayer's mark and master's mark 'A.F' in Cyrillic for Alexander Iosifovich Fuld. Note: Fuld Alexander Iosifovich, the owner of a silverware factory from 1862-1917, some things with his hallmark are in the collection of the State Historical Museum.
ASSAYER: ‘A.P’ in Cyrillic for Aleksandr Vasilyevich Romanov and ‘1889' for a year.
REFERENCE: M.M.Postnikova-Loseva, Gold and Silver Production, Hallmarks, 15th-20th Centuries. Moscow, 1995, #2120.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a private Russian collector in New York, USA. 2. Antique Arena Inc., Brooklyn, New York, USA (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 3. A reputable international online auction in the USA sold this item for $1,800 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 4. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
ESTIMATED PRICE: The current market price for this item is $1,800–$2,000 (and possibly higher—please refer to the 'Provenance' and ‘History of Sales’ sections).
However, for some reason, we are NOW offering it for $900–$950 for a Limited Time only. Please note that this item was Recently Sold for $1,800; a screenshot will be provided to the successful buyer. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a rare item at a Great Price and make a Strong Investment. Please place your bid NOW.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Silver Snuff Boxes were sold on LiveAuctioneers and Sotheby's for $1,500 (3 years ago), $5,100 (7 years ago), $5,255 (9 years ago), and $9,074 (17 years ago), underscoring the rarity, historical significance, and growing collector interest in these exceptionally scarce artifacts. Please refer to the screenshots for further details (please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold). Today, prices have risen significantly compared to 5-10 years ago, and even more so when compared to 20 years ago.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund - please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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CONDITION: Very Good for it's age. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
DIMENSIONS: 3 1/2 x 2 x 3/4 inches (8.8 x 5 x 2 cm). Weight: 90 grams.

BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, LiveAuctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS. If a lifetime warranty is provided for the authenticity of a specific item, it means the item was manufactured during the described period. This warranty is not a printed certificate of authenticity; instead, it reflects our professional assessment that the item is original and was crafted during the stated historical period.

SNUFF: Snuff is a type of smokeless tobacco product made from finely ground or pulverized tobacco leaves. The indigenous populations of Brazil were the first people known to have used ground tobacco as snuff. They would grind their tobacco leaves using a mortar and pestle made of rosewood, where the tobacco would also acquire a delicate aroma of the wood. When snuff-taking was fashionable, the manufacture of snuff accessories was a lucrative industry in several cultures. In Europe, snuff boxes ranged from those made in very basic materials, such as horn, to highly ornate designs featuring precious materials made using state-of-the-art techniques. Since prolonged exposure to air causes snuff to dry out and lose its quality, pocket snuff boxes were designed to be airtight containers with strong hinges, generally with enough space for a day's worth of snuff only.

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