Silver and enamel cigarette case and kovsh, possibly Mikhail Sokolov, Russia, late 19th-early 20th century
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
The rectangular cigarette case with rounded corners decorated with variously coloured foliate scrolls and stylised floral motifs, a blue beaded border and gilded interior, gross weight approximately 145 grams, approximately 95 x 60 x 16mm, stamped with Kokoshnik mark, 84 standard mark and MC maker's mark; the kovsh decorated with variously coloured stylised floral motifs, the handle embossed with a double-headed eagle Russian coat of arms, gross weight approximately 143 grams, diameter approximately 100mm, height approximately 60mm, stamped with Kokoshnik mark, 84 standard mark and MC maker's mark. (2)
- Lot Sold $7,000 (Hammer Price)
- $8,591 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Fine Furniture, Silver, Decorative Arts, Shapiro, Sydney, 8 December 2020, lots 581 & 582, illustrated
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
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