Lot 1
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A Russian gilded silver and champlevé enamel salt throne, Moscow, 1874

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

Description

  • gilded silver, enamel
  • Height 2 7/8 in. (7.2 cm)
of traditional form, chased and engraved in imitation of woven fabric with champlevé polychrome ornament, the back pierced, struck with Cyrillic initials PB of an unrecorded master, 84 standard

Condition

overall very good condition, some surface scratching consistent with age and use
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