A LARGE SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH AND LADLE
MARK OF MARIA SEMENOVA, MOSCOW, 1899-1908, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 8904
Of traditional form, with raised prow and shaped hook handle, the body and handle enamelled overall with shaded varicolour scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the central part enamelled with an Imperial double-headed eagle in yellow and orange, with corded rim, the ladle similarly decorated, marked under base, the ladle marked on bowl
9½ in. (24 cm.) wide
A LARGE SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH AND LADLE
MARK OF MARIA SEMENOVA, MOSCOW, 1899-1908, SCRATCHED INVENTORY NUMBER 8904
Of traditional form, with raised prow and shaped hook handle, the body and handle enamelled overall with shaded varicolour scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the central part enamelled with an Imperial double-headed eagle in yellow and orange, with corded rim, the ladle similarly decorated, marked under base, the ladle marked on bowl
9½ in. (24 cm.) wide