Lot 458
  • 458

A silver-mounted coconut box, Anton Chevarzin, Moscow, mid 19th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, coconut
  • height 11.5cm, 4 1/2 in.
incised with foliage and trelliswork, the lid with line-engraved ground, on three ball and claw feet, 84 standard

Condition

In generally good order, with age cracks as expected and some scratches to both the lid and base.
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