Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
A SILVER-GILT CLOISONNÉ AND PICTORIAL ENAMEL PILLBOX, NIKOLAI ALEKSEEV, MOSCOW, 1899-1908
Auction Closed
November 26, 06:32 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A SILVER-GILT CLOISONNÉ AND PICTORIAL ENAMEL PILLBOX, NIKOLAI ALEKSEEV, MOSCOW, 1899-1908
of cushion form, the lid painted en plein with a kitten chasing a butterfly, the aperture with white pellet borders, the body with stylised flowers on turquoise and cream grounds, struck inside with maker's initials, 88 standard
diameter 5.7cm, 2¼in.