Russian .875 Silver and Enamel-mounted Cut Glass Ewer

Description:

Russian .875 Silver and Enamel-mounted Cut Glass Ewer, early 20th century, worn hallmarks to neck, cloisonne enamel to stopper, neck and along the handle in a muted pastel palette, ht. 13 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Faberge & Russian Works of Art, June 1988, Lot 371.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Stopper not marked. Stopper with a few minor chipped losses to enamel. Handle with some pitting to enamel and firescale around upper joint to neck (see images). Glass with a few fleabite nicks.


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