Sale 3730
New York
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20 May 2015
PROPERTY FROM A NEW YORK PRIVATE COLLECTION
Price realised
USD 10,000
Estimate
A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH MARK OF LIUBAVIN, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1890 Of navette form on circular spreading foot, the raised prow surmounted by a double-headed eagle finial, the body enameled overall with stylized yellow and pink floral sprays and blossoms amid scrolling foliage on a green ground, centering a roundel with a white bead border depicting a bird, the shaped flat handle with similar decoration, all within twisted ropework borders, marked on handle and under base 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) long
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Pre-Lot Text
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