Live Auction 8003Russian Art
A SILVER KOVSH
Lot 321

A SILVER KOVSH

MARKED LIUBAVIN, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890

Closed28 November 2011

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GBP 9,375

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A SILVER KOVSH
MARKED LIUBAVIN, ST PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890
Of traditional form with raised spout and shaped handle, the interior repoussé with rocaille edged circular reserve enclosing an Imperial double-headed eagle, the sides chased possibly with Russian dedication inscription, the finial set with an Imperial double-headed eagle, marked under handle
11 in. (28 cm.) long
10.70 oz. (332.8 gr.)

Acquired by Sir William Seeds KCMG (1882-1973), later British Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1939-1940, when he was a student in Russia between 1899-1901.