Lot 481
  • 481

A Fabergé silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel kovsh, workmaster Feodor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1914

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver, enamel
  • diameter: 4.7cm, 1 7/8 in.
the circular bowl decorated with shaded autumnal flowers and leaves within hexagonal reserves, the unusual upright bombé handle with coil finial, geometric borders. the base inscribed in Cyrillic: 'St Petersburg 1914/ E. Fabergé', struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, apparently overstriking workmaster's initials, 88 standard, scratched inventory number 27852

Condition

Excellent condition, beautifully made, and a fine example of its type.
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