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Description: A superior Russian papier mâché snuff box beautifully painted and finely gilded. It is numbered 1397 and signed. 

Origin: Russia

Circa: 1880-90

Materials: papier mâché

Size: 3"across.7.7cm.

Condition: Varnish cracking and gold wear.

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