Sale 8986
London, South Kensington
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15 December 2000
Price realised
GBP 1,880
Estimate
A silver-gilt cloisonné enamel Kovsh marked P. Ovchinnikov with Imperial warrant, Moscow, 1908-1917 Of traditional form, the oval body with raised prow decorated with stylized flower-heads within foliate scrolls on stippled ground, the borders of geometric motifs, the top of the hook handle partially decorated with similar motifs, the sides with blue pellet border, marked under base 75/8in. (19.5cm.) long
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