A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA SERVICE
Lot 207 PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE FRENCH COLLECTION

A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA SERVICE

MARK OF VASILIY ANDREEV, MOSCOW, 1899-1908

Closed23 November 2020

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GBP 12,500

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A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA SERVICE
MARK OF VASILIY ANDREEV, MOSCOW, 1899-1908
Comprising a teapot, a sugar-bowl, a cream jug, a sugar-shovel, sugar-tongs, a strainer and a lemon fork; all cloisonné enamelled with stylised scrolling foliage in blue, white, translucent red, and turquoise, the teapot and sugar-bowl with mother-of-pearl insulators and detachable covers, all marked throughout; in the original fitted wooden case
The teapot, 4 ¼ in. (10.7 cm.) high

By repute, a gift from the Russian Imperial Court to a Dutch opera singer.
Acquired by the previous owner in 1968.
Thence by descent to the present owner.