Silver snuff box in the form of a pug dog, Moscow, circa 1790, workmaster Alexei Ratjkov (a prominent silversmith, active 1777-1821). Length 2 5/8 in. (6,7 cm).
$6,500.00
The eyes and gold trimmed collar are set with rose cut garnets.
Struck with workmaster's initials 'AP', 84 standard (.875 silver), Moscow city mark and unknown assayer's initials possible Cyrillic 'KD' (on rim).
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