A Russian silver castle-top snuffbox.

Engraved decoration filled with niello. The hinged lid and base depicting a view of a city. Marks: Initials of the silversmith (cir. = ii roman); Cyrillic of the assayer Viktor Savinkov (active 1856-1887) and a date 1864; Russian silver standard of 875/1000 "84"; Hallmark of Moscow (St. George on a horse). In a gem condition. Moscow, 1864. Length: 5.8 cm (2" 5/16)