Lot 386
  • 386

A Russian Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Kovsh, Fedor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1910

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • with scratched inventory number, apparently 1411, and later Soviet control marks
  • Gilded silver, enamel, chrysoprase, hardstone
  • Length 5 in.
  • 12.7 cm
of typical form with shaped handle, the body enameled with delicate stylized flowers against a cream ground, the foot with pale blue decorative scrolling border in periwinkle blue and iron red, the body set with colorful hardstones en cabochon including chrysoprase

Condition

overall good condition
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