jewellery box

In a shield-like appearance with a silver border, this rectangular-shaped box features a hinged, slightly curved lid. Adorning the lid is an applied, rectangular, intricately crafted cartouche with a depiction of rose blossoms in delicate enamel painting. The walls of the box are adorned with a wave-like guilloche pattern. The box measures approximately 1.4 cm in height, with dimensions of 8.2 cm x 5.6 cm. This exquisite piece is a Russian box made in the style of tortoiseshell, with a silver mounting. It bears the standard mark "84" and is from Russia, dating back to the first half of the 20th century.