Lot 574
  • 574

A Fabergé parcel-gilt silver and cloisonné enamel kovsh, Moscow, 1899-1908

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • length: 23cm, 9in.
the plain bowl on gadrooned foot, gilt rim and interior, the prow engraved with initials MKL, the shaped handle with a shaded polychrome enamel flowerhead centring a cabochon garnet within rope-twist borders, struck KF and K. Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, scratched inventory number 13198, 84 standard

Condition

Excellent condition, with some wear to gilding. Minor surface nicks and scratches consistent with age and use.
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