Antique 19th Century Russian solid silver book cover, featuring velvet and leather. The front is adorned with burgundy velvet and intricate silver decoration, including a foliate border, acanthus leaves and Tudor roses. One side of the cover has a silver locking plate, while the other, the leather cover that protects the spine of the book. The underside is fitted with raised silver feet in the shape of a Tudor rose. It is not hallmarked but has been acid tested and shows a 800+ silver purity.

CONDITION:
In Good Overall Condition - Some minor damages, the silver is coming away from the velvet liner. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE:
Height: 10.5 cm // 4.13 inches
Width: 48 cm // 18.90 inches
Depth: 35 cm // 13.78 inches