A RUSSIAN GILT SILVER AND NIELLO SNUFF BOX WITH PORTRAIT OF YEKATERINA II, AFTER 1763 a circular snuff box, the lid portraying Empress Yekaterina II, encircled by the inscription in Russian: B.M YEKATERINA II IMPERAT. I SAMODERZH. VSEROSS [Yekaterina II, Empress and Czar of All Russia] after the 1763 medal by TIMOFEY IVANOV (RUSSIAN 1729-1803); diameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.), weight: 162.5 g (5.220 ozt) CONDITION Overall good original condition, as apparent to the naked eye. The rim dented, with smaller dents to underside. Overall surface wear, including fine scratches to the cover. Some minor discoloration to the circumference of the medallion cover. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.