Three Pieces of Russian .875 Silver-gilt Cloisonne Enamel

Description:

Three Pieces of Russian .875 Silver-gilt Cloisonne Enamel, Moscow, late 19th century, cigarette case and beaker with maker's mark in Cyrllic "NS," salt cellar lacking maker's mark, each with similar foliate arabesque enamel motifs throughout, cigarette case lg. 3 1/4, beaker ht. 1 7/8, salt cellar dia. 1 7/8 in., approx. 6.4 troy oz. total.
Estimate $500-700

Salt and beaker in good overall condition. Cigarette case lacking applied medallion, with several small areas of loss to wirework and chipped losses to enamel in the center of the case on either side, lacking interior straps.


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