Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN SILVER RUBY AND SANDSTONE

RUSSIAN SILVER RUBY AND SANDSTONE MATCH HOLDER - A rare and highly collectible Russian match holder and striker made of hand carved sandstone. The piece has a round sandstone body mounted with a silver rim on top, a silver bear head set with cabochon-cut rubies as eyes on the side, and four bear legs engraved with detailed patterns on the bottom. Hallmarked with an 84 Russian Imperial silver standard, a kokoshnik mark and other Russian hallmarks. Russian Decorative Antiques And Collectibles, Desktop And Tobacciana Accessories For Collectors. Total weight 1185 g. Dimensions H 3 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Has scuffs and scratches. Has stains and silver tarnishing. Refer to photos. Sold as is.