Lot 471
  • 471

A silver-gilt and champlevé enamel tea glass holder, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1878

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

Description

  • silver, enamel
  • width 11.5cm, 4 1/2 in.
the sides with roundels of stylised flowerheads within birds, the handle cast as a dragon, 91 standard

Condition

Very good condition, the turquoise enamel with a few small scattered chips and losses.
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