A Faberge-style guilloche snuffbox

Circa 1908-1917
Bears Faberge-style hallmark; Further marked with right-facing kokoshnik mark with Greek alpha for St. Petersburg and "AH"
The silver footed snuffbox with lavender-colored guilloche enamel set with rose cut diamonds and rubies centering a gold double-headed eagle with crown, orb, and scepter over a white guilloche enamel plaque, flanked by the monogram "MD"
1" H x 2.25" Dia.
83 grams

Provenance: Sale: Tatiana's, Sherman Oaks, CA, November 30, 1985

Notes: This lot is accompanied by a receipt of sale from Tatiana's, Sherman Oaks, CA, dated November 30, 1985.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with tarnishing and minor scratches/scuffs commensurate with age. "D" element slightly loose. Some stones fluoresce under blacklight. The stones with typical, natural eye-visible inclusions and surface-reaching fractures. Scattered stones with abrasions.