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Antique Imperial Russia Papier Mache Tea Caddy Box

Description
Antique Imperial Russia Papier Mache Tea Caddy Box “Troika“ Lid Lacquer Painting, B.L. Vishnikov 19th Century
$1,450.00

Antique Imperial Russia hand-painted and lacquered Papier Mache Tea Caddy/Box dating to the late 19th century. The caddy is rectangular, its lid has an intricately painted image of a “troika,” horses pulling a sled with young horsemen and his family galloping through a snowy winter scene. The interior of the lid has a red lacquered maker’s mark written in Cyrillic – B.L. Vishnikov and also six honorary medals. The caddy’s black lacquer interior has two compartments covered with lids. One is 2 ¾” wide for green tea and another is 3 ¾” wide for black tea. Overall is in very good condition for its age. Measures 7 ½” L x 4 7/8”D x 4 5/8”H.