Miniature silver kovsh by Faberge with gilding and cloisonné enamel. Fyodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917

Miniature silver kovsh by Faberge with gilding and cloisonné enamel. Fyodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917
This exquisite miniature silver kovsh, created in the workshop of Fyodor Rückert for the House of Faberge, embodies the highest mastery of the jewelry art. The round bowl with elegantly tapering sides and a pelta-shaped handle is decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamel with bright geometric motifs reflecting Russian Art Nouveau and national traditions. The original box with the Carl Fabergé hallmark and the Imperial Coat of Arms emphasizes the exceptional value of this masterpiece, created for the discerning audience of the early 20th century. Hallmarks: the mark of the Moscow Assay Office 1908-1917, the numbers 88, poorly legible letters FR in Latin, partially covered by the inscription C. Fabergé under the double-headed eagle, confirming the status of supplier to the imperial court. Size: length 3.8 cm, width 2.9 cm, height 0.7 cm. Weight: 10.54