Two Silver-gilt Bonbonnières Russia, late 18th - early 19th century the larger circular, the detachable cover set with a medallion depicting Catherine II in profile, signed in Russian 'Timofey Ivanov', the base engraved with a trophy of arms, marked inside cover and base with Moscow town mark; the other circular, the detachable cover and base set with medallions, the cover depicting a profile of Catherine II, signed in Russian 'Timofey Ivanov', the base with a personification of the victorious Russia with fleet ranged behind, commemorating peace with The Treaty of Kuchuk-Kainardji between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire in July 1774, bearing inscription 'With strength, wisdom and power / Peace with the Ottoman Porte / concluded on 10 July / 1774', marked inside cover and base with maker's mark 'FS', with French import marks diameter of largest: 9.3cm (3 11/16in). (2) Footnotes: Provenance Galerie Popoff, Paris Christie's, London, Galerie Popoff: An Enduring Passion for Russian Art, 12-13 October 2009, lots 401 and 402 Acquired at the above by the previous owner Private collection, UK Thence by succession to the present owner For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com