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A gem-set parcel-gilt silver and cloisonné enamel plaque, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel
the centre inscribed in Russian 'XXV/ To the most deeply respected/ Ludwig Moritzovich/ Metzl/ from the employees of the Moscow Counting House/ 1878-1903' in raised lettering, within a border of pastel foliage, a dragon and two crowned harpies, the outer frame of rosette columns, the corner brackets cast with Slavic scroll and applied with cabochon amethysts, 84 standard
Condition
Very good condition. The enamel with a few scattered small areas of restoration.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In 1878 Ludwig and Emil Metzl, brothers of Czech origin, established extremely successful advertising agencies in Moscow, with an office on Kuznetskii Most, and in St Petersburg. For a silver plaque presented by the Metzl Company, please see Sotheby’s London, 4 June 2013, lot 448. For a similar plaque by this maker, please see Sotheby's London, 5 April 1990, lot 242.