Lot 480
  • 480

A silver and cloisonné enamel kovsh, 11th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver-gilt, enamel
  • length 12.5cm, 4 3/4 in.
decorated with highly stylised polychrome flowerheads, cloison coils, dripped overlay and raised beads on mint green grounds, 84 standard

Condition

The enamel in excellent condition, with a small shallow graze beneath the prow. The silver with evidence of having previously been gilt.
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