A Parcel-Gilt Silver and Niello Bonbonnière maker's mark 'M.B', Russia, late 18th - early 19th century circular, the cover nielloed with an image of the equestrian monument of Peter the Great after Falconet, the reverse with a trophy of arms, the rim of the base engraved with Cyrillic initials 'A. I. S.', interior gilt diameter: 8.6cm (3 3/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Christie's, London, anonymous sale, 9 June 2009, lot 140 Acquired at the above sale by the previous owner Private collection, UK Thence by succession to the present owner For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com