Russian Silver "Meteorite" Trinket Box
marked St. Petersburg, 1859, assayer Aleksandr Nikolayevich Mitin, the maker's marks obliterated, 84 zolotnik (.875) silver, in the form of a meteorite, with hinged lid and gilt interior, the underside monogrammed "BB" and inscribed "Meteor".
3-1/4" x 3-3/4"; 9.60 t. oz.
Provenance: Estate of Louis Tenenbaum, Houston, Texas.
Dimensions 3-1/4" x 3-3/4"; 9.60 t. oz.
Provenance Estate of Louis Tenenbaum, Houston, Texas.