Description:
Russian .917 Silver, Cloisonne, and En Plein Enamel Box, Moscow, 1908-17, Feodor Ruckert, maker, with a central en plein enamel troika scene to lid and allover floral design, lg. 3 1/2 in., approx. 8.1 troy oz.
Estimate $10,000-20,000
Small flaked loss to middle right side and imperfection to upper right side of en plein panel. Very small nick to silver on upper right corner of lid. Small chipped loss to lower right front panel and small chipped losses to hinged handle on right side.
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MoscowStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.