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A PARCEL-GILT EMPRESS ELISABETH PETROVNA PRESENTATION KOVSH
19TH CENTURY
The oval bowl chased with a crowned Imperial double-headed eagle within circular laurel band, the handle with the double-headed eagle, the exterior with the traditional presentation inscription within four circular medallions and a continuous band 'By Grace of God We Elisabeth Petrovna express our good will to Ivan Govorov for his past services in our name and give him [this kovsh] in the year of Our Lord 1746', with double headed eagle finial, apparently unmarked
8½in. (21.7cm) long
12ozs. (371grs.)
19TH CENTURY
The oval bowl chased with a crowned Imperial double-headed eagle within circular laurel band, the handle with the double-headed eagle, the exterior with the traditional presentation inscription within four circular medallions and a continuous band 'By Grace of God We Elisabeth Petrovna express our good will to Ivan Govorov for his past services in our name and give him [this kovsh] in the year of Our Lord 1746', with double headed eagle finial, apparently unmarked
8½in. (21.7cm) long
12ozs. (371grs.)