A Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Kovsh, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1900

of traditional form with hook handle and raised, shaped prow, the body decorated with shaded pink and white rosettes and mint green leaves among pea green swirls, all against a pale blue ground with a navy blue border, the ornament heightened with square reserves outlined in applied wires, the top of the handle with a pea green ground, the top, base, and handles with cable borders, the interior gilded, set on spreading foot

overall good condition; with slight damage to enamel
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