Lot 501
  • 501

A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel covered sugar bowl, Ilya Katorsky, St Petersburg, circa 1890

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

Description

  • height: 12.8cm, 5in.
circular on a stepped foot with domed cover, decorated with mythical birds, scrolling flowers and leaves on a stippled ground, each side centred with civic coats of arms, 88 standard

Condition

The gilding is a little worn but otherwise in apparent good condition.
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