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Russian enamel kovsh

Posted by Joost Daalder on March 11, 2012 at 1:28pm
A Russian silver gilt and shaded cloisonne enamel kovsh, Feodor Ruckert, retailed by Ovchinnikov, Moscow, late 19th century. [I know that this is not strictly a piece of jewellery, but it shows us superb Russian enamel of a kind that, late in the 19th c (and before) was widely admired, and which made a big impact in several countries. - JD]
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  • Joost Daalder March 12, 2012 at 12:25am

    This is a hugely expensive piece - I doubt that many of us here could afford it. But isn't it beautifully made, showing top-class enamelling?

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