19C Russian Silver Box Catherine the Great Medal

A large antique silver tobacco or spice box with a very rare Catherine The Second Medal Commemorating a Peace Treaty With Turkey, June 10, 1774. The cover of the round shaped silver box set with a 1774 medal engraved by S. Yudin and G. C. Waechter, commemorating the July 10, 1774 peace treaty with Turkey, features the bust of Empress Catherine II on the exterior cover and an image of the Pallas Athena flanked by war ships and war trophies. A gilt wash interior. The exterior edges are engraved with various initials and dates, started from 1843 to 1934 .

Circa: the first half of the 19th century.

Hallmarked on the underside with unclear marking ( see pics )

Weight: 174 g.

Size:  2 7/8 in.( 7 cm ) diameter,  . 7/8 in.( 2,3 cm ) height.

Condition: very good.