Decorative pill box in the style of Karl Fabergé. With case. Silver, gilt and partially enameled. Elongated rectangular shape, divided into two compartments of different sizes with separate hinged lids. Two applied dragonflies set with diamond roses on a dark blue enameled and wavy engine-turned ground, surrounded by a white decorative frame and stylized leaf wreath. The two narrow pushers set with diamond roses. The underside with corresponding enameled ground. Marked 88. Weight approx. 195 g. H. 1.5 cm. 12.2 cm x 3.8 cm. A decorative Russian gilt and enameled silver pill box with case in the style of Karl Fabergé. Standard mark 88. Russia. 20th century.

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