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

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

4.8cm high, 9.2cm wide, 234 g. ; 2in. high, 3½ in. wide, 7oz 10dwt
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Coffret en argent doré et émail cloisonné par Ivan Saltykov, Moscou, 1896-1908

Haut. 4,8 cm, Larg. 9,2 cm, 234 g. ; 2in. high, 3½ in. wide, 7oz 10dwt

Condition Report:
Enamel slightly missing in some scrolls on the cover, otherwise in overall good condition. Stamped under the base.
The casket weighs 234 g. ; 7oz 10dwt.

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Provenance:
Christie's, South Kensington, 23 February, 2010, lot 324