Lot 496
  • 496

A pair of silver-gilt cups, Michael Ovchinnikov, St. Petersburg, 1908-1917

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • height: 14.5cm., 5¾in
on cylindrical stems and flared feet, flanked by bracket handles surmounted with birds and openwork bands connecting handles to feet, 84 standard 

Condition

The gilding on one of the cups is quite rubbed and there is a small chip to the base of the foot. There are surface scratches consistent with age on both cups.
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