Two Late 19th C. Russian Gilt Silver Kovsh & 2 Spoons
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Description
Eastern Europe, Russia, Imperial Period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful collection of 2 gilt silver and cloisonne serving vessels known as kovsh, and 2 spoons. Each kovsh has a rounded "boat shaped" body with a projecting prow or head, and a long handle. The first rests on a ring base with an assay mark within a recessed square on the rim. The exterior is adorned with cloisonne foliate patterns in pastel shades and seven bezels contain semi-precious stones of aqua, citrine, tourmaline, and perhaps rose quartz. A rooster head rises from the front and the handle forms the tail. The other kovsh is more traditional with a flat base and kokoshnik assay mark on the interior basin. The cloisonne is vibrant against the gilt surface. The spoons are tea sized with cloisonne foliate patterns on the verso of the bowl. The handles are twisted and flare to cloisonne finials. Both are stamped with assay and maker marks on the necks. A stunning group of classic Russian artistry! Spoons and kovsh are similar in size. Size spoon narrow bowl: 4.675" L x 0.75" W (11.9 cm x 1.9 cm); Size rooster kovsh: 3.375" L x 1.875" W x 2.375" H (8.6 cm x 4.8 cm x 6 cm); quality of silver: 86% to 95.8%; total weight of all: 190.6 grams
Provenance: ex-collection of James Farmer, Maryland, USA, collected from major galleries and auction houses between 1995 and 2005
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#163653
Provenance: ex-collection of James Farmer, Maryland, USA, collected from major galleries and auction houses between 1995 and 2005
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163653
Condition
Rooster is in good condition. Small perforation behind head on neck. Dark patina on interior an under tail and base. Assay mark is clear. Other kovsh has faint mark on base and clear assay on interior basin. Losses to gilt and dark patina on interior. Losses to cloisonne on rounded spoon, and maker marks is soft and indiscernible. Narrow spoon is great condition, marks are clear.
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Two Late 19th C. Russian Gilt Silver Kovsh & 2 Spoons
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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