A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Sugar-Basket
Mark of Grigorii Sbitnev, Moscow, 1908-1917
Circular with slightly baluster sides and swing handle, the body enamelled with polychrome flowers and scrolling foliage in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow on a stippled gilt ground, the foot with pink ground foliate border and white pellets, the rim with blue and russet geometric motifs and polychrome flowerheads on cream ground highlighted with wirework and beading, the handle similarly enamelled, marked under base and on handle hinges
5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) diameter
A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Sugar-Basket
Mark of Grigorii Sbitnev, Moscow, 1908-1917
Circular with slightly baluster sides and swing handle, the body enamelled with polychrome flowers and scrolling foliage in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow on a stippled gilt ground, the foot with pink ground foliate border and white pellets, the rim with blue and russet geometric motifs and polychrome flowerheads on cream ground highlighted with wirework and beading, the handle similarly enamelled, marked under base and on handle hinges
5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) diameter
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