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MARK OF THE 26TH SILVER ARTEL, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
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A GEM-SET CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SILVER-GILT BOWL
MARK OF THE 26TH SILVER ARTEL, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
Of oval form with two raised scroll handles, on spreading bracket feet, the body and handles enamelled throughout with a varicoloured geometric design and foliate motifs on blue, green and purple ground, all within twisted ropework borders, the body set with six cabochon green and red gems, marked under base, also with French import mark
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) wide
MARK OF THE 26TH SILVER ARTEL, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
Of oval form with two raised scroll handles, on spreading bracket feet, the body and handles enamelled throughout with a varicoloured geometric design and foliate motifs on blue, green and purple ground, all within twisted ropework borders, the body set with six cabochon green and red gems, marked under base, also with French import mark
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired by the great-grandparents of the present owner in New York, circa 1950.
Special notice
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