Russian gilt silver kovsh of traditional shape, silver, gilding, enamel. An exterior adorned with multicolor foliage and floral patterns made in the cloisonne technique. Gold wash inside. Hallmarked with 88 Russian silver proof and manufacturer marks Khlebnikov. Ivan Khlebnikov was born in St. Petersburg, son of a diamond and jewelery merchant. By 1865 he had his own jewelery firm, where he employed his sons Mikhail, Alexei and Nikolai. In 1871 Ivan opened a factory in Moscow, employing around 200 artisans. Within the premises of his factory he also opened a school of design and sculpture for thirty-five students. Khlebnikov received several commissions from the Imperial family and in 1872 he was appointed official purveyor of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich. Khlebnikov artworks were acclaimed for their fine decorative enamel work and the traditional Russian style. The company worked in all kinds of enamel, especially plique-a-jour and cloisonne, and reinterpreted the traditional Russian folk art through original and unique designs, a colorful palette and great mastery of execution. Total weight: 109 g. Russian Silverware And Drinkware Collectibles.

Good condition