99. GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH GUILLOCHÉ DECORATION, 56 ZOLOTNIK STANDARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 15 · Part I
Auction begins: 02 May 2026 12:00
Estimate: 800-1200 EUR
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GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH GUILLOCHÉ DECORATION, 56 ZOLOTNIK STANDARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

An elegant rectangular match safe crafted in 56 zolotnik gold, representing a refined example of Russian decorative metalwork at the turn of the 20th century. The front surface is adorned with a radiating guilloché pattern, creating a dynamic interplay of light and enhancing the sculptural quality of the form. The composition is accentuated by an oval inset of dark stone, likely glass or a semi-precious material, serving as a decorative focal point. The construction is functional and precise: the interior cavity is designed to house a matchbox, while the корпус demonstrates high craftsmanship and careful finishing. The restrained geometry is balanced by sophisticated ornamentation, characteristic of personal luxury objects of the Art Nouveau period.

Marks: Maker’s mark “IK”; assay mark indicating 56 zolotnik gold standard.

Dimensions: Length: 5.6 cm; Width: 3.4 cm; Height: 1.6 cm.

Weight: 14.7 g.

Condition: Excellent. Crisp edges, well-preserved guilloché surface, minor signs of use, no deformations or losses.

Provenance: Private collection.

Condition: Good, with traces of use
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Gold 56
Product sizes: Height - 5cm, Width - 3.4cm, Depth - 1.6cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
Gifts: Smoking room
Style: Modern
Country: Russia
Period: At the turn of 19th -20th century
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