SILVER KOVSH WITH PAINTED ENAMEL OVER FILIGREE. 20 ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW

A finely crafted silver kovsh of intimate scale, produced in the workshops of the Moscow 20 Artel during the height of Russian Art Nouveau. The elegant elongated form, with a gently shaped spout and a scrolling handle, creates a balanced and harmonious silhouette. The body is decorated with polychrome painted enamel applied over delicate filigree, forming a rich floral composition of budding and blossoming motifs characteristic of the period. The colour palette combines deep greens, blues, pinks and ochre tones, enhanced by a gilded background. The interior is fully gilded, reinforcing the decorative richness and ceremonial character of the piece. Hallmarks: Artel mark “20A” of the Moscow jewellery artel; Russian silver hallmark “84” with a kokoshnik head facing right, Moscow Assay Office; additional assay mark. Dimensions: Height - 3.5 cm; length including spout and handle - 7.9 cm. Weight: 48 g. Condition: In good overall condition. Provenance: Private collection.

Estimate:£1,003.07

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