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LOT 193:
RUSSIAN GRACHEV BROTHERS SILVER CLOISONNE KOVSH
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Sold for: $375
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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RUSSIAN GRACHEV BROTHERS SILVER CLOISONNE KOVSH
A miniature gil silver kovsh formed as a scoop with a squared bowl and a protruding handle made by Grachev Brothers factory circa 1890. The exterior is adorned with very fine polychrome cloisonne enamel patterns on filigree. Marked on the bottom with a maker's mark and 88 silver standard next to a female head in a kokoshnik turned to the left. The firm, producing gold and silver items was established in St. Petersburg in 1866 by Gavriil Petrovich Grachev, who had previously worked for Gasse. From 1886 the firm was made official supplier of the King of Denmark and in 1892, the firm was awarded the title of purveyor of the Imperial Court and was allowed to use the Imperial Warrant (a double-headed eagle) as part of its hallmark. Russian Silver Antiques And Collectibles, Decorative Art For Collectors. Weight 44.22 grams.
Dimensions: 1 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. All measurements are approximate.
