A carved elm snuff-box with coat of arms of Vasilchikovs, a noble family, engraved ДВ 1812 on verso.

Apart from the coat of arms, the upper lid is decorated with trophies and the owner"s decorations: gold weapon, medal in commemoration of the war of 1812, Russian and foreign orders. Diameter 9cm. The object is in good condition despite the peculiarities of the material. Russia, I quarter 19th century