Antique Imperial Russian Engraved 84 Silver Niello Tobacco Case Box Moscow 1886 Recently Added The drop front is lavishly

The drop front is lavishly carved with a Bacchanalian scene of cherubs with a lion cub

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75" long X 4

was a British painter of French descent  for his battle scenes

Antique Imperial Russian Engraved 84 Silver Niello Tobacco Case Box Moscow 1886 Recently Added The drop front is lavishlyA fine antique Imperial Russian engraved silver and niello tobacco box case, 1886, Moscow, Alexander Fuld. The case is finely engraved with engraved niello designs, the hinged lid having an architectural view, the underside of the case with a geometric niello design with a central engraved open cartouche that is free from an engraved monogram or name. The case is stamped to the inside base with the Imperial mark for Moscow & the Assayer's mark "A. P."