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SNUFF BOX IN THE FORM OF A DOUBLE-BARREL PISTOL CENTRAL EUROPE, 19TH CENTURY

SNUFF BOX IN THE FORM OF A DOUBLE-BARREL PISTOL CENTRAL EUROPE, 19TH CENTURY

A figural snuff box designed in the form of a miniature double-barrel pistol represents a rare and expressive example of European jewelled decorative arts of the late Historicist period. The object belongs to the category of so-called objets de fantaisie, combining inventive artistic design with the utilitarian function of a refined object of social life.The body is crafted in silver and richly decorated with engraved and relief ornament imitating structural and decorative elements of a firearm. The exterior surface is covered with fine hand engraving composed of vegetal and rocaille motifs characteristic of the decorative language of European Historicism of the second half of the 19th century. The handle is conceived as a sculptural ornamental composition with pronounced plastic relief.The decoration incorporates cabochons of semi-precious stones, including banded agate with its characteristic striped pattern, as well as stones of pink and green hues. The stones are integrated into the ornamental structure of the handle and body, enhancing the jewel-like character of the object. Additional decorative richness is provided by inserts of coloured enamel.The mechanical part of the object is stylised after the construction of a firearm: the hammer and trigger guard form an original mechanism that activates the opening system of the snuff box. The hinged lid opens to reveal the internal chamber intended for storing tobacco. The interior surface is fully gilded and decorated with engraved ornament, in accordance with traditional snuff box manufacture and serving to protect the contents.Marks: French import assay mark in the form of a swan in an oval shield (Cygne). This mark was used in France from 1893 for silver objects of foreign manufacture that passed official assay control upon import into the country.Dimensions: Length: 11.5 cm; Width: 3 cm; Thickness: 3 cm.Weight: 68 g.Condition: Good.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Tea cabinet

Clock with horse figures

Clock with horse figures

Portrait

Dreamers

Garden near the house

Garden near the house

City view

Morning by the sea

Morning by the sea

Landscape

Landscape

Decorative knight`s armor made of wrought iron. Germany. 19th-20th century.

Decorative knight`s armor made of wrought iron. Germany. 19th-20th century.

Knight armour. Wrought iron. Historical and detailed knight`s armor on a wooden support and base. Helmet with neck strap, folding visor and neck protection. Cuirass with sleeves and plate apron. Shoulders, elbow pads, armor gloves. Knee pads and leg protection. Engraved decoration with stylized scrolls of leaves, partially heads of dragons and horsemen, as well as stylized coats of arms. Total height 190 cm. Decorative knight`s armor made of wrought iron with engraving on the pedestal. Germany. 19th-20th century. Weight 35 kg.

The seated woman

The seated woman

Coast

Green Alley

Mantra-aba

Nude

March snows

Water carrier

An elegant porcelain vase in a silver Braid in the Art Nouveau style. Crown Staffordshire.

An elegant porcelain vase in a silver Braid in the Art Nouveau style. Crown Staffordshire.

An elegant porcelain vase in a silver (?) Braid, in the Art Nouveau style. Crown Staffordshire. Imitates the English ceramic bottle, in the weaving of the vine. Decorated with intertwining decor of stems and flowers, where the contrasting and noble shine of metal sets off the deep, picturesque tone of the vessel. The manufacturer`s brand is located at the bottom of the product. Crown Staffordshire. England. First quarter of the 20th century.

Landscape

Bloom in Tukums

Bloom in Tukums

Mazirbe

Interior of Cathedral of St. Stephanus

Interior of Cathedral of St. Stephanus

A life of matches

A life of matches

Landscape with boats

Landscape with boats

A girl from Karelia

A girl from Karelia

Quiet nature with beets

Quiet nature with beets

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Pair of bronze wall sconces.

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ICON “KURSK-KORENNAYA MOTHER OF GOD OF THE SIGN” RUSSIA, VOLOGDA, 1802

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Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

GEORGY ALEXANDROVICH LAPSHIN (1885–1950) FISHING BOATS FRANCE, 1930s

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Drawing Radio Speaker

Drawing Radio Speaker

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Girl drinking water. Rosenthal

Girl drinking water. Rosenthal

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GOLD COIN OF CATHERINE II. 10 RUBLES AFTER THE 1767 MODEL MDP 1972.

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Table lamp Putti.

Table lamp Putti.

Painting Russian Troika.

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GOLD COIN OF 7.5 RUBLES, 1897, WITH THE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS II

GOLD COIN OF 7.5 RUBLES, 1897, WITH THE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS II

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Colorful landscape

Colorful landscape

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.

Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

Three-part photo frame in the rococo style.

Three-part photo frame in the rococo style.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

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Louis XIV miniature.

Louis XIV miniature.

SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO MOSCOW, 1864

SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO MOSCOW, 1864

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