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Lot 42 · The Oxford Fine Sale

maker's mark distorted, Moscow 1857

A mid-19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box

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Estimate
£200–£300 hammer ≈ $270–$404
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — The Oxford Fine Sale, Oxford · 14 April 2015
Record ID
TB-2026-1799189
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A mid-19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box, maker's mark distorted, Moscow 1857. Bonhams, 14 Apr 2015, lot 42. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1799189.

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A mid-19th century Russian silver and niello snuff box, maker's mark distorted, Moscow 1857. Bonhams, 14 Apr 2015, lot 42. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1799189.

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