Sterling silver (875), punka BK, weight 37.89 g, dimensions 77 x 33 x 23 mm; small, stylized, pocket organizer with three compartments for 10, 15 and 20 kopecks; each compartment has a functioning, spring-loaded mechanism that holds the coin in place; engraved floral motifs and the date of June 1, 1905; included 15 coins (four of 20 kopecks, five of 15 kopecks and six of 10 kopecks) from 1908-1916, weighing a total of 38.48 grams.
These types of items were popular in the Russian Empire at the turn of the 20th century. They usually belonged to relatively wealthy people - officials, officers, merchants. They served both a practical and representative function. Like pocket watches or snuff boxes, they were considered desirable, elegant trinkets.
