Lot number 1 - Auction 131
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A RARE AND UNUSUAL SILVER-GILT AND NIELLO CARTOGRAPHIC SNUFF-BOX Russian, Tobolsk, late 18th century Circular, the cover depicting a plan of the city of Tobolsk, with views of architectural landmarks and the Irtysh River, on a stippled ground, within a rocaille border, the base similarly decorated and depicting the city of Yeniseisk, the sides depicting the cities of Tiumen, Tomsk, Tara, and Turinsk. Unmarked. Diam. 10.8 cm, 258 gr.