Russian ceremonial staff

Lot 8640 limit € 1.200

Ivory, gold-plated silver, 84 Zolotniki, St. Petersburg, master's mark, ivory staff, handle and other silver mountings, handle decorated in relief with 7 teardrop-cut amethysts or as a round cabochon in the frame, with original case with dark red velvet lining, the lid marked Alexander St. Petersburg, 2 gemstones slightly damaged, otherwise in good condition, stick L approx. 59 cm, probably late 19th century.