Lot 518
  • 518

A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel presentation kovsh, 20th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • length: 18cm, 7 1/4 in.
of typical form, the lobed body and handle finely enamelled with colourful Usolsk-style foliage on alternating panels of olive green, purple and pale blue, the underside engraved: To Mr. Ronald Williams as a remembrance of the pleasant time past in December 1912 from sincerely A.P. Efimoff / Moscow. Russia, 84 standard 

Condition

UV light reveals areas of flourescent pigment suggesting restoration to the enamel in places.
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