Russian silver snuff boxes are often very high quality and makers such as Faberge have made exquisite examples. They are often highly sought after and valuable.
Below are some examples and price guides of Russian silver snuff boxes including a silver gilt box in the shape of a bull dog and a silver and niello snuff box.
A RUSSIAN GOLD-MOUNTED SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX
RUSSIA, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover nielloed with the portrait of Empress Elizabeth on horseback after Georg Christoph Grooth (1716-1749), the sides nielloed with battle scenes and the base with war tropies, applied with gold mounts cast and chased with scrolls, apparently unmarked
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long
Sold for USD 5,000 at Christie’s in 2021
A Russian 84 gilt silver and enamel figural snuff box. The box is made in the shape of a head of a Bull dog. The ware is engraved with detailed patterns, encrusted with gem stone eyes, and diamonds. The snuff box is adorned with an embossed image of three heads of foxes, encrusted with diamonds, on the lid. The collar is covered with enamel in a cobalt blue shade. Presented in an original box. Total weight: 53 g.
Sold for US$850 at Antique Arena Inc. in 2022
A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné snuff box, A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné snuff box, with maker’s mark ‘AB’, Moscow, 1893, 84 standard, of circular form, the lid and base decorated with polychrome enamel arabesques, scrolls and flower heads, with gilt interior, 5cm diameter, 3.5cm high, 1.9ozt Condition Report: One of the white enamel ‘gems’ damaged to the underside. Wear to gilt underside. Surface scratches and scuffs to underside and interior.
Sold for £600 at Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers in 2022
An Alexander III late 19th century Russian 84 zolotnik silver snuff box, Moscow circa 1890 by Ivan Dmitrievich Saltykov (est. 1884) Of shell form, push button release.
Sold for £120 at Chiswick Auctions in 2022
Antique 19th Century Prob. Imperial Russian 800 Silver & 900 Gold Snuff Box
An incredible piece made from solid 800 Silver with deeply chased fine flower ornaments all over and a solid 900 yellow gold crest. Gilt inside. The lid and hinges are so perfectly fitted that it is hard to see the gap. Probably made in France or Russia in the second half of the 19th Century. The crest includes a Fleur de Lis thus implying a link to French royalty or nobility. Excellent antique condition with no damage or repairs. The hinge is solid, the lid closes tightly, and the crest is firmly attached. This extraordinary piece measures approx. 3 1/8″ long x 2 5/8″ wide ans weighs ca. 93.5 grams.
Sold for US$1,600 at Pandora Auctions in 2022
