2 Russian Cloisonne Enameled Silver Charkas or Kovschs, Khlebnikov
A near pair of two (2) Russian Silver-Gilt Kovschs or Charkas (drinking cups) featuring cloisonne enameled floral-scroll decoration to the exterior and flat handle with pointed opposite ends accented by a large oval stone, including one (1) with a large and six smaller lapis cabochons; and one (1) with a moonstone and six small garnet cabochons. The cup with the moonstone is stamped to underside of handle for the firm of Khlebnikov of Moscow (1870-1918), kokoshnik mark indicating .875 fineness (1909-1918); and the cup with lapis stones is marked to underside of handle with zolotniki mark for .875 fineness (pre-1896), Moscow, possibly the firm of Posnikov (1868-1917). Each approximately 3" H x 6" W x 3 1/2" D. Metric width: 33 cm.
The Estate of Edward Laudermilk, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition Report: Khlebnikov cup has two small areas of wear to gilding to one side, both near each other on the left of the handle. Both with some oxidation to gilding, a few scattered minuscule losses to enameling and some minor crazing to enamel.
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A near pair of two (2) Russian Silver-Gilt Kovschs or Charkas (drinking cups) featuring cloisonne enameled floral-scroll decoration to the exterior and flat handle with pointed opposite ends accented by a large oval stone, including one (1) with a large and six smaller lapis cabochons; and one (1) with a moonstone and six small garnet cabochons. The cup with the moonstone is stamped to underside of handle for the firm of Khlebnikov of Moscow (1870-1918), kokoshnik mark indicating .875 fineness (1909-1918); and the cup with lapis stones is marked to underside of handle with zolotniki mark for .875 fineness (pre-1896), Moscow, possibly the firm of Posnikov (1868-1917). Each approximately 3" H x 6" W x 3 1/2" D. Metric width: 33 cm.
The Estate of Edward Laudermilk, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition Report: Khlebnikov cup has two small areas of wear to gilding to one side, both near each other on the left of the handle. Both with some oxidation to gilding, a few scattered minuscule losses to enameling and some minor crazing to enamel.
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