Two Russian Silver-gilt and Cloisonné-enameled Objects

Description:

Two Russian Silver-gilt and Cloisonné-enameled Objects, a small .875 silver kovsh, maker's mark in Cyrillic "ME," Moscow, 1908-26, lg. 3; and a .916 silver cigarette case, bearing maker's marks for Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, c. 1895, lg. 3 3/8 in.; approx. 4.3 troy oz. total.
Estimate $500-700

Box with wear to locking mechanism, scattered minor loss to enamel (particularly back corners). Kovsh with loss to gold-washed areas and scattered minor loss to enamel (particularly along foot).


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