Russian Cloisonne Matchbox Case, Late 19th Century
A Russian.875 silver and cloisonne Matchbox case, circa 1899-1908, with zolotniki 84 and unclear assay and cyrillic maker's marks, the matchbox case of typical form with tendrils and floral motifs in white, aqua cobalt green and red enamel upon a beaten ground with aqua beaded edges; hallmarked faintly to top of box. Height 0.79 in. Length 2.56 in. Width 1.77 in.
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- Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.
- 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.
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