A Nicholas I mid-19^th century Russian 84 zolotnik silver and niello snuff box, Moscow 1858 by I. Soloviev (untraced)

Of rectangular form with rounded corners, a hinged lid with an unmarked rose gold thumbpiece, a rose gold hinge. All over with niello decoration of foliage and foliate scrolls. Gilt interior. Assayer’s mark of Nikolai Lukich Dubrovin (active 1822-62), maker's mark И. Cоловьевь incuse.

Length – 9.2 cm / 3.5 inches

Weight – 137 grams / 4.04 ozt