Large Handmade Wood and Brass Box c.1880-1920 Signs his talents were noticed and

his talents were noticed and he was assigned to a team tasked with the repair of the ornamental plaster works of the government buildings in Gorky

with production ceasing around 1948

Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools

label and is missing on the other

graduated step base with green velvet

Large Handmade Wood and Brass Box c.1880-1920 Signs his talents were noticed andABOUT A large handmade wooden box with brass handles, key hole with brass interior lock mechanism and dovetail joints. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1880 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing key. DIMENSIONS H 10. 5 in. W 19. 75 in. D 11. 5 in. HISTORY Unknown.