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Lot 492
  • 492

A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel box, Nikolai Zverev, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, enamel
  • height 6.5cm, 2 5/8 in.
square with cut corners and domed lobed lid, decorated with shaded polychrome stylised flowers and cloison coils on alternating grounds, the lid set with a cabochon chrysoprase, 84 standard

Condition

Excellent condition, there are very minor losses near the thumbpiece with reminiscence of old restoration. Attractive and well-made
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