Lot 582
  • 582

A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel pill box, 11th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • diameter: 6cm., 2½in
the cover finely enamelled with a Boyarina, the body decorated with floral, foliate and geometric motifs in shaded polychrome enamels over a striped ground, cabochon thumbpiece, the interior of the lid engraved with initials MA, 84 standard   

Condition

Some minor wear to the gilding consistent with age and use, otherwise in apparent good condition.
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