Lot 177
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A pair of silver-gilt cloisonn enamel Salt-chairs
A pair of silver-gilt cloisonn enamel Salt-chairs

MARKED WITH THE CYRILLIC INITIALS OF FEDOR RCKERT, MOSCOW, 1908-1917, WITH SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBERS 29926 AND 29927

Details
A pair of silver-gilt cloisonn enamel Salt-chairs
marked with the Cyrillic initials of Fedor Rckert, Moscow, 1908-1917, with scratched inventory numbers 29926 and 29927
Traditionally shaped, the angular shaped backs with the mythical bird Sirin displayed on pale green ground with geometric border above, with two ball finials decorated with pale blue pellets, the tapering seats and hinged covers with stylized flowerheads and leaves on pale green ground with geometric borders on dark blue ground, gilt interiors, marked under seats and bases
3in. (7.5cm.) high (2)

Lot Essay

The scratched inventory number probably indicates that these chairs were retailed by Faberg.

Sirin is the fabulous creature with a woman's head and chest recorded in old Russian legends and epics, based on the ancient Greek Sirens.