A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH
MARKED GRACHEV BROTHERS WITH IMPERIAL WARRANT, MAKER'S MARK CYRILLIC 'AP', ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1904
Of traditional form with raised prow and handle, on an ovoid foot, the bowl enamelled with varicolour foliate scrolls between strapwork and laurel borders on a stippled gilt ground, the shaped handle similarly enamelled and centring a vacant quatrefoil, the handle supported by a mythical bird's head, the finial cast as an acorn, marked under base, also with import marks
10 ¾ in. (27.5 cm.) wide
A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH
MARKED GRACHEV BROTHERS WITH IMPERIAL WARRANT, MAKER'S MARK CYRILLIC 'AP', ST PETERSBURG, 1899-1904
Of traditional form with raised prow and handle, on an ovoid foot, the bowl enamelled with varicolour foliate scrolls between strapwork and laurel borders on a stippled gilt ground, the shaped handle similarly enamelled and centring a vacant quatrefoil, the handle supported by a mythical bird's head, the finial cast as an acorn, marked under base, also with import marks
10 ¾ in. (27.5 cm.) wide
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