A Russian Silver and Enamel Presentation Charger, Khlebnikov, St. Petersburg, 1888

of circular form with scalloped edge, the border set with applied shields of the 22 Swiss cantons, the shields surrounded by a cast and chased garland of laurel and oak branches, the top set with the enameled shield of Switzerland and the base with the enameled arms of the city of Winterthur and with inscription on cartouche, "De quelque patriotes" and "14/26 [No]vembre"

Sotheby's Geneva, May 16, 1985, lot 398, illustrated

overall good condition
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