Lot 420
  • 420

A silver-gilt and enamel cigar case, Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1896

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, enamel
  • width: 11.8cm, 4 5/8 in.
the lid painted en plein with a view of the Moscow Kremlin, the sides and base with polychrome champlevé enamel strapwork and scrolls, blue line borders, 84 standard

Condition

En plein enamalling of the view of the Kremlin with surface scratches. The scrolling decoration along the borders has areas of restoration in places. There are further minor chips to the enamel on the underside.
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