A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Kovsh, mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, 1896-1908

11.3cm long, 104g. ; 4 1/3 in., 3oz 7dwt.
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Kovsh en vermeil et émail cloisonné, par Ivan Saltykov, Moscou, 1896-1908

Long. 11,3 cm, 104 g. ; 4⅓ in., 3oz 7dwt.

Condition Report:
In overall good condition, stamped under the base. Needs a good cleaning inside.
The Kovsch weighs 104 g. ; 3oz 7dwt.

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Provenance:
Christie's, South Kensington, 23 February, 2010, lot 322