A silver and shaded cloisonné enamel presentation kovsh, 6th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917

of typical form, the lobed body and handle finely painted in varicoloured enamels with scrolling foliage and Pan-Slavic ornament, 84 standard, sold with a wooden plinth with silver presentation plaque inscribed Presented to Guy E.P. Bowman, by the members of the London Diocesan Board of Finance on June 20th 1913  

There is a small chip to the enamel to the very tip of the handle. There are further chips and losses to the enamel on five friezes, in particular to the central panel to the right of the handle, however it does not detract from the overall appearance of the work. A very attractive piece.
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