Lot 502
  • 502

A silver-gilt and enamel bowl, Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1889

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • diameter: 10.7cm, 4 1/4 in.
decorated with polychrome cloisonné and plique-à-jour enamel flowerheads and scrolls within blue borders on a stippled ground, the base with Cyrillic presentation inscription:  From the society of Egor'evsk book publishers, Brother A. H Hludovyh, F. and S. Krasil'shikovyh, 10 September 1889; 88 standard

Condition

Generally in good order. There are areas of successful restoration to the enamel.
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