Large decorative casket in the style of Karl Fabergé. Malachite and silver, gilt. Cuboid body. Blue and white enameled, ligatured monogram on a flat hinged lid. The corners decorated with leaf tendrils. Applied round medallions with double eagles on the wall. Marked 84. H. 10 cm. 15 cm x 9.5 cm. A Russian gilt silver and malachite box in the style of Karl Fabergé. Standard mark 84. Russia. 20th century.

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