A Nicholas II Russian 84 zolotnik (875 standard) silver gold, enamel and gem set purse, Moscow 1898-1908 by Pavel Mikhailovich Volkov (est. 1868)

Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the front with an engraved spiderweb design with applied unmarked gold monkey drinking from a goblet, a cat arching its back, a spiders web, a chariot with wings, the top right with an enamelled ladybird. The centre of the web with an engraved spider the head formed as a cabochon cut ruby and the abdomen a cabochon cut sapphire. Belcher chain. Leather interior fitted with a mirror. Marked with makers mark ПB, kokoshinik and single head kokoshinik.

Length – 14.5 cm / 5.75 inches

Gross Weight – 222 grams / 7.14 ozt

Mark: Postnikova 2789