Property of a Diplomatic World-Traveling Family

Description:

2 Russian Sterling Silver Boxes and 5 Others, comprising a filigree silver box with rounded sides and front clasp (unmarked), a shell-form filigree silver box/coin purse (unmarked, hinges slightly bent, does not clasp, fabric interior in poor condition), a repousse silver box with floral design and mirror on inside of lid (unmarked, mirror cracked on one corner, oxidation, minor dents), a rectangular metal box with monogramed copper-tone crest (marked 'FS' with no other marks, minor dings to edges), a rectangular silver box with incised floral designs and inscribed 'Stichenwirth' (unmarked, minor dings to edges), a multi compartment silver box with small side compartment and central larger compartment with hinged lid with mirror (with Russian hallmarks including '84' standard mark, mirror slightly loose, possibly with some old repairs in interior compartments), and an etched silver and enamel rectangular box decorated with figures on horseback and cityscape (with partially worn Russian hallmarks, including '84' standard mark, with minor dings to edges). 10.64 troy ounces of '84' Russian silver.

Measurements: Height: of largest Russian box 4 1/4 in. x Width: 2 5/8 in. x Depth: 1 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, general wear, scratches, and dings, some with polish residue, see description for details.

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