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MARK OF YAKOV SEMENOV MASLENNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1771
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A RUSSIAN SILVER ROCOCO BULLET TEA KETTLE
MARK OF YAKOV SEMENOV MASLENNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1771
The swing handle with turned ivory grip, the spout terminating in a dolphin's head, crisply chased with rocaille scrollwork encircling an eagle atop a column on both sides, with between them a cartouche centred by a cornucopia of flowers, pull-off cover with mounted ivory knop finial and gilt interior
8 in. (20 cm.) high
23 oz. (713 gm.)
MARK OF YAKOV SEMENOV MASLENNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1771
The swing handle with turned ivory grip, the spout terminating in a dolphin's head, crisply chased with rocaille scrollwork encircling an eagle atop a column on both sides, with between them a cartouche centred by a cornucopia of flowers, pull-off cover with mounted ivory knop finial and gilt interior
8 in. (20 cm.) high
23 oz. (713 gm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.