Russian .875 Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Kovsh

Description:

Russian .875 Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Kovsh, Moscow, 1908-17, 11th Artel, maker, second Kokoshnik standard, decorated throughout in various colored and shaded enamels, the scrolled prowl offset by hardstone cabochons along the rim, engraved to three sides of base with a dated Cyrillic inscription, ht. 5 7/8, lg. 12 in., approx. 29.8 troy oz.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Small dent to foot rim, hardstones with scattered abrasions. Corrosion along interior rim of bowl including scrolled prowl (see images). Light rubbed loss to gilded surface. Enamel in good overall condition with only a few very minor chipped losses and a firing flaw to handle, no apparent over-painting.


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