RARE SILVER SNUFF BOX, BY DMITRY KOLYESTNIKOV (ACTIVE 1815-1821) Battle of Saltanovka (General Rayevsky's feat)

Snuff box in 875 thousandths silver (84 zolotniki), in a rectangular shape with rounded edges, with main decoration of a stamped gilded brass plate decorated with a scene Battle of Saltanovka, featuring General Rayevsky's feat, followed by his sons, in an entourage of cartridges rectangular and spandrel palmette friezes on a textured background, the back with a finely chiseled central decoration of a weapons trophy in a surround of the same. Hinged opening, silver-gilt interior. Dim. L. 9.3 x l. 8.2 x H. 1.4 cm Gross weight : 121 g Minor accidents, good condition