242: A COLLECTION OF 19TH C. RUSSIAN & OTHER DECORATED BOXES

The collection includes.

1. A circular Russian lacquer box with depiction of a troika scene. (the lid is frozen in place).

2. A papier mache' snuff box with black lacquer and abalone bits.

3. A carved box with hinged lid and primitive figures.

4. A rosewood snuff box with nickel mounts.

5. A red lacquer Asian two piece box with gilt iris.

6. A gold gilt metal box with micromosaic inlays and Etruscan work.

7. An oval box with miniature painting and inlays.

8. A Japanese box with inlays.
Measure from 1 to 3.75 inches.
Generally good condition noting some examples with age splits losses, and wear.
Provenance: The multi-generation collection of an early Kansas City family in the same home since 1962.
$300 - $500