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Lot 494
  • 494

A Silver-Gilt and Enamel Kovsh, Khlebnikov, Moscow, circa 1895

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, enamel
  • length 15.5cm, 6 1/8 in.
the interior with a circular medallion enamelled in translucent chartreuse over an engraved wyvern, the body decorated with stylized flowers and geometric designs on a stippled gilt ground, the borders with plique-à-jour flowers in red, green, chartreuse, and purple plique-à-jour enamel relieving a pale blue ground, 88 standard

Condition

some small rubbing to the end of the handle
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