A Russian Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Miniature Cabinet

Rectangular, with a sloping hinged cover set with a malachite panel, opening to reveal three miniature drawers, with two malachite-set hinged doors in the middle, opening to reveal a compartment, flanked by two caryatid pilasters, decorated overall with mythical birds and etched cartouches on gilt bronze; together with a rectangular agate box on ball feet, probably Northern Europe, second half 19th century

Estimate:£3,000

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