Incredibly designed snuffbox as is popular with all Chaskalson’s impressive craftsmanship’s. Embellished on the cover of this box are two glorious chased rampant lions flanking a crowned cartouche bearing the blessing for the spices in Hebrew framed by foliate designs and and bands. Amethyst colored gemstones are wonderfully placed in the lions eyes on the crown and around the center cartouche.
Each of the four sides of the snuff box have two sheathed swords facing each other with beautiful banded handles and pommels all with amethyst colored gemstones encased at the end of the handle
Marked at bottom. Also marked by the artist Nikolai Volfovich.
3.7 Oz.
7.6 L. X 5.2 W. X 1.3 Cm. H.
Excellent condition, a few light scratches at bottom.
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