A Silver-Gilt and Niello Kovsh
Cyrillic maker's mark apparently 'AK', Moscow, 1841
Of traditional form, with raised prow and hook handle, nielloed throughout with stylized flowers and scrolling foliage on a gilt-stippled ground, marked under base and handle
6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) long
A Silver-Gilt and Niello Kovsh
Cyrillic maker's mark apparently 'AK', Moscow, 1841
Of traditional form, with raised prow and hook handle, nielloed throughout with stylized flowers and scrolling foliage on a gilt-stippled ground, marked under base and handle
6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) long