Lot 71
  • 71

A Russian gilded silver small kovsh, St. Petersburg, circa 1895

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • gilded silver
  • Length 3 in. (7.5 cm)
of stylized form with scrolling handle and twisted rope band, the base inset with a 1766 coin of Catherine II, the handle with a realistic figure of a lizard, struck with Cyrillic initials K.V, possibly for Karl Westerlundt or Karl Wickberg, 84 standard, scratched inventory number 4459

Condition

overall good condition, some minor wear to gilding and surface scratches consistent with age and use
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