Lot 509
  • 509

A set of six silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel teaspoons, Nikolai Zverev, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • length of each: 14cm, 5 1/2 in.
the underside of each bowl decorated with scrolling foliage in shaded, polychrome enamels on a gilded, stippled ground, the handles with twisted stems and enamelled in lapis blue, turquoise and white, 84 standard

Provenance

Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner circa 1910

Condition

Very minor chips to the enamel in places which do not detract from the appearance of the spoons. In overall very good condition consistent with age.
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