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Lot 519
  • 519

A silver and niello tray, Moscow, 1850

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver niello
  • length: 41.5cm, 16 1/4 in.
of shaped rectangular form, the central reserve nielloed with initials WJ flanking a crest beneath a crown, strapwork borders, struck with unidentified maker's mark EE (Postnikov-Losseva no. 2436), 84 standard

Condition

Minor wear to niello and surface scratches consistent with age. Good weight.
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