Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Monumental Russian .875 Silver Replica Kovsh, 20th century, bearing spurious Ovchinnikov marks, boat-shaped, the pointed end mounted with a double-headed eagle, with cartouche-shaped handle, the double-walled body chased and embossed to exterior with strapwork of foliates and birds, upper rim with Cyrillic inscription and beading, interior gold-washed, underside of foot engraved with replica names, lg. 16, ht. 9 in., approx. 82 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200
bearing spurious Ovchinnikov marks. not tested for fineness. interior with a few light pinpoints, possibly plated.