Lot 225
  • 225

A Russian Trompe L'Oeil Silver Basket, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1870

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • the underside with dedicatory inscription celebrating a 25th anniversary
  • Silver
  • Length 15 in.
  • 38.1 cm
Oval, repoussé and chased to simulate a wicker basket draped with a fringed linen cloth, the ends with two loop handles, raised on four wire-work loop feet

Condition

overall good condition
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