Lot 334
  • 334

Russian silver chinoiserie tea caddy of Jewish interest, probably Itska Lozinsky, Moscow, 1896

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

Description

  • marked throughout, assay master mark for Aleksandr Alekseyevich Smirnov
  • silver, cork
  • height 5 3/4 in.
  • 14.6 cm
square, the sides engraved with Chinese figures in Old Russian strapwork frames on frosted ground, the shoulders with Hebrew inscription, gilt interior fitted with cork stopper

Condition

in good crisp condition, engraving sparkles
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Catalogue Note

The Hebrew inscription translates as, "To Commemorate the very talented artisan Esther Neraslavska on the day of benefice [?]".