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Lot 481
  • 481

A silver and cloisonné enamel flask, Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow, 1886

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Cloisonné enamel, Enamel, Silver
  • height 18cm, 7in.
in the form of a duga, the front cast with a horse's head within bridle straps enamelled with the Russian inscription 'Drink your troubles away', the reverse with presentation inscription in English 'National Horse Show, Nov 1890/ First Prize/ Lady's Saddle Horse/ Class 59/ Won by Eric', foliate and entrelac enamel borders, 88 standard

Condition

Excellent condition, good weight and a very well made object
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