Antique Russian Silver-Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Box, 88, Moscow c.1900

A fine antique Russian silver-gilt cloisonné enamel box, Moscow, circa 1890–1910. Elegantly decorated with a vibrant turquoise ground of intricate scrolling ornament, framed by bold red and white geometric borders and centered with a richly colored floral medallion. The crisp execution and rich color palette reflect the high level of Moscow enamel workshops of the Imperial period.

The interior is fully gilt, providing a warm contrast to the vivid enamel exterior. Marked with 88 silver standard and Cyrillic maker’s initials “НА”, attributed to Nikolai Andreev.

Size: 3 x 2 1/4 in (7.6 x 5.7 cm)

Weight: 115 g

Condition: Very good overall condition with light wear consistent with age.