Lot 520
  • 520

Two silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel boxes, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1880

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • widths: 11.5, 9cm; 4 1/2 , 3 5/8 in.
one rectangular, one square, the sides and lids enamelled with scrolling foliage and geometric motifs, the handles modelled as cockerels, each on four ball feet, 88 and 91 standards 

Condition

There are some minor lossed to the enamel to the lower border of the rectangular box. Examination under UV light revelas areas of fluorescent enamel in places sugesting previous restoration. Attractive boxes in overall good condition.
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