Russian Cloisonne Enamel Patch Box by Michael Smirnov (1898)
A Russian silver-gilt 84 cloisonne enamel patch box, Michael Smirnov, circa 1898, of compressed circular form, enamelled with varicolor stylized floriate and foliate designs overall, the hinged cover with a raised gilt thumb piece, hall marked to the interior, 70gms total weight, 0.98 in. high, 1.97 in. diameter
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
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boxes, material or decoration
- enamelled boxes 181
- ormolu and gilt boxes 224
- patch boxes 72
- Russian - trinket, pill boxes and caskets 98
