A large and impressive silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel three-handled cup, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1899-1908

Property of an Important Family (lots 18-21, 138, 142, 144, 146-152, 156-164, 205)

A large and impressive silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel three-handled cup, Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1899-1908

Lobed and enamelled with swans floating on ponds on grounds of Chinese red, pink, powder blue, deep green and sea green, also enamelled with lobes of flowers on grounds of sky blue and avocado, the upper section enamelled with colourful scrolling foliage on a cream ground, the handles similarly enamelled, the base enamelled royal blue between silver-gilt filigree scrolls, struck with obliterated Fabergé and workmaster's mark, 88 standard 

height 20.3cm, 8in.