Lot 40
  • 40

A Russian Gilded Silver and Plique-à-Jour Enamel Kovsh, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1910

Estimate
15,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description

  • Gilded silver, enamel
  • Length 6 1/4 in.
  • 15.9 cm
of typical shape, enameled with scenes of swans swimming on lakes bordered by flowering plants and reeds, the center with an orange crayfish against a blue ground, with rolled prow, twisted cable borders, and applied pellets, the shaped handle with floral decoration in cloisonné enamel against a stippled gilt ground

Condition

overall good condition
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