Matchbox holder - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver

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Antique Russian Art Nouveau silver matchbox holder, 84 zolotnik (.875) silver, made in Moscow in Imperial Russia around 1900–1910, with maker initials ВЮ and Imperial 84 mark, measuring 4 cm high, 5.9 cm wide, 2.2 cm deep and weighing 47.9 g, in good used condition with small signs of ageing.

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Antique Russian Silver Matchbox Holder
Overview

Type: Matchbox holder / sleeve (спичечница)

Style: Art Nouveau (Модерн)

Material: 84 Zolotnik silver (серебро 84 пробы)

Origin: Imperial Russia, post-1908

Maker: Unknown master, initials "ВЮ" (В.Ю.)
Design & Features

Decoration: Engraved Art Nouveau stylized floral and organic motifs, featuring two dandelion-like flowers, flowing whiplash curves, and geometric line accents on a brushed silver background.
Construction: Rectangular open-ended sleeve designed to hold a standard matchbox slide, with characteristic cut-outs on the sides for the friction striking surface.

Hallmarks: Stamped on the inner edge with the maker's mark "ВЮ" and the Imperial Russian "84" zolotnik silver standard mark.

Antique Russian Silver Matchbox Holder
Overview

Type: Matchbox holder / sleeve (спичечница)

Style: Art Nouveau (Модерн)

Material: 84 Zolotnik silver (серебро 84 пробы)

Origin: Imperial Russia, post-1908

Maker: Unknown master, initials "ВЮ" (В.Ю.)
Design & Features

Decoration: Engraved Art Nouveau stylized floral and organic motifs, featuring two dandelion-like flowers, flowing whiplash curves, and geometric line accents on a brushed silver background.
Construction: Rectangular open-ended sleeve designed to hold a standard matchbox slide, with characteristic cut-outs on the sides for the friction striking surface.

Hallmarks: Stamped on the inner edge with the maker's mark "ВЮ" and the Imperial Russian "84" zolotnik silver standard mark.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
47.9 g
Silver type
.875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
Specific region of origin
Moscow
Country of origin
Russia
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4 cm
Width
5.9 cm
Depth
2.2 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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