An Alexander I mid-19^th century Russian 84 zolotnik parcel gilt silver and niello snuff box, Moscow 1809 by A?

of oval cross section form with a hinged lid with reeded front. The front with and engraved wyvern being lassoed by a putto amidst clouds, the reverse with a putto with sheet music amidst clouds, the sides with engraved buildings. Gilt interior, later engraved A. W. Finch, 19 28/XI 24. Marked to base.

Length – 7.6 cm / 3 inches

Weight – 58 grams / 1.86 ozt