Lot 549
  • 549

Grand Duke Nicholas Konstantinovich: A silver-gilt and champlevé enamel tea strainer, Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1874

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver-gilt, champleve enamel
  • length: 16.6cm, 6 1/2 in.
the terminal decorated with the Imperial Eagle, the reverse with Cyrillic initials NK beneath an Imperal crown, within translucent green enamel borders, octagonal bowl, 88 standard

Condition

There are minor enamel losses. Very good weight and well-made.
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