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MARK OF MARIA SEMENOVA, MOSCOW, 1899-1908
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A LARGE GEM-SET SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH
MARK OF MARIA SEMENOVA, MOSCOW, 1899-1908
Of traditional form, with raised stepped prow, enamelled overall with varicoloured stylised scrolling foliage on gilt stippled ground, the lower section of the body with lobed cartouches, beneath a rim set at intervals with garnet, chrysoprase, and banded agate, the stepped hook handle similarly enamelled, the underside engraved with a monogram 'JLH', marked under base and handle; also with French import mark
11¼ in. (28.6 cm.) wide
MARK OF MARIA SEMENOVA, MOSCOW, 1899-1908
Of traditional form, with raised stepped prow, enamelled overall with varicoloured stylised scrolling foliage on gilt stippled ground, the lower section of the body with lobed cartouches, beneath a rim set at intervals with garnet, chrysoprase, and banded agate, the stepped hook handle similarly enamelled, the underside engraved with a monogram 'JLH', marked under base and handle; also with French import mark
11¼ in. (28.6 cm.) wide
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, Geneva, 26 April 1978, lot 217.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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