Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN GILT-SILVER AND CLOISONNE

A RUSSIAN GILT-SILVER AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL KOVSH WITH IMPERIAL EAGLE - Russia, circa 1900. Of circular bowl form with a flat shaped handle, the exterior decorated with scrolling foliage and stylized flowerheads in polychrome cloisonné enamel against a gilt stippled ground. The upper border is set with a continuous row of turquoise enamel cabochons beneath a twisted-wire rim. The gilt interior is applied with a circular cloisonné enamel medallion depicting the crowned Russian Imperial double-headed eagle holding the orb and sceptre. The handle is decorated with a Russian bogatyr holding a sword and shield amid foliate ornament. Hallmarks: ”88” silver standard and a partially ”IP” maker's mark. Weight: 2.9 oz., 84 g. Dimensions: L: 4 in., (10.1 cm.) Conditions: Very good. Some minor gilt lost at bottom rim. Few dark spots at the back side of the handle. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.