Russian snuffbox – papier-mâché – 19th century - Lot 37

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Russian snuffbox – papier-mâché – 19th century - Lot 37
Russian snuffbox – papier-mâché – 19th century A black-lacquered papier-mâché snuffbox with a rectangular shape and rounded ends, adorned on the lid with a polychrome portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (Alexandra Feodorovna), wife of Tsar Nicholas II, framed by a printed design accented with gilding. The inscription in Cyrillic identifies the portrait as that of “Her Imperial Majesty Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.” This type of snuffbox or souvenir box was produced in Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to coincide with the circulation of portraits of the imperial family. Shows signs of wear and minor scuffs consistent with use. Details: Length: 10 cm – Width: 6 cm – Height: 3 cm – Weight: 68 g.
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