Bidspirit auction | SILVER CANDY BOWL WITH PAINTED

SILVER CANDY BOWL WITH PAINTED ENAMEL, RUSSIA, 1888 - An elegant silver candy dish on a round base with a movable handle of rounded cross-section. The interior is decorated with a painted wreath of oak and laurel leaves, intertwined with a blue ribbon and adorned with small berries. The rim is decorated with a frieze of geometric patterns in rich blue and light blue tones, executed using the champlevé enamel technique with a thin green border along the edge. This composition is distinguished by a rare combination of painted enamel and the austere form of the body, reflecting the aesthetics of Moscow jewelry of the late 19th century. Hallmarks: Master`s mark CI - Simeon Ivanov, Moscow silversmith; assay mark with the initials I.A. and the date 1888 (Moscow assay master); state assay mark with the fineness designation 88 and the coat of arms of Moscow (St. George). Dimensions: 31 x 26 cm. Height - 9 cm. Height with handle - 26 cm. Weight: 636 grams. Condition: Good. The patina is uniform, with minor signs of wear and slight abrasions to the enamel along the edge. No deformations or restorations. Provenance: Private European collection. Condition : Good, with traces of use Style : Neo-Russian Country : Russia Period : 19th century Warranty : Seller Warranty Material : Silver 84, Champlevé enamel Product sizes : Height - 31cm, Width - 26cm, Depth - 10cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia