A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Egg
Marked P. Ovchinnikov with the Imperial warrant, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Ovoid, enamelled with a cross, stylized flowerheads and scrolling foliage in red, white, blue and green within a turquoise pellet border, the two wings opening to reveal an enamelled panel depicting the resurrected Christ raising His right hand in benediction, marked on suspension loop and edge of interior panel, also with French import marks
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long overall
A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Egg
Marked P. Ovchinnikov with the Imperial warrant, St Petersburg, 1899-1908
Ovoid, enamelled with a cross, stylized flowerheads and scrolling foliage in red, white, blue and green within a turquoise pellet border, the two wings opening to reveal an enamelled panel depicting the resurrected Christ raising His right hand in benediction, marked on suspension loop and edge of interior panel, also with French import marks
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long overall
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