A collection of fifteen Russian, German, and Norwegian shaded enamel and plique-à-jour and silver / silver gilt items, various makers, late 19th / early 20th century

Comprising mostly Russian items, including an oklad icon depicting the Virgin of Kazan, with hand-painted faces, with enamel and silver gilt mounts, bearing partially rubbed maker's mark possibly representing Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov (lacking imperial warrant mark), Assay master, "AP," Moscow, 1885; a kovsch, bearing Kokoshnik mark and maker's mark for Maria Semenova, Moscow, after 1908; an egg-form box, bearing unidentified and partially rubbed maker's mark, "ДК" (?), accompanied by metal stand; a pill box, bearing maker's mark for Nikolay Alekseyev, Moscow, and 88 standard mark; a pill box, bearing maker's mark for Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow, and 84 standard mark; a compact, bearing unidentified maker's mark and 916 fineness mark; a salt cellar bearing maker's mark possibly for Ivan Saltykov, Moscow, and partially obscured assay and standard mark; a salt spoon bearing rubbed maker's mark and 84 standard mark; a salt cellar, bearing rubbed maker's mark, Assay master Lev Fridrikovitch Oleks, Moscow, 1889; a spoon, bearing rubbed maker's mark possibly representing Prokopy Ivanovich Andreyev, Moscow, and Kokoshnik mark with obscured city code; a fork, bearing maker's mark for Nikolay Strulev, Moscow, and 84 standard mark; a knife bearing rubbed maker's mark and Kokoshnik mark for Moscow; a German plique-à-jour spoon, marked "800," and engraved to bowl, "Berlin/ 1892"; and two Norwegian plique-à-jour viking boat salt cellars, one by Marius Hammer, marked with M and hammer mark and "950", the other marked "925."

5 3/8 in. x 4 1/2 in. (icon)

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

with tarnishing to silver gilt commensurate with age; kovsch: with some retouching to enamel, to handle, spout tip, and along sides; tiny salt cellar: with overall darkening to gilded surface; large salt cellar: with darkening to recessed areas, some flecks of oxidation to well; salt spoon: some flecks of oxidation to bowl; egg: some dark marks / scuffs to interior; knife and large spoon: with some darkened spots of tarnish / oxidation to bowl and blade; fork: some bending to tongs, some minor polish residue to some recessed areas along handle end; icon: with some tarnishing and oxidation to gilt areas commensurate with age, enamel overall intact

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

The Tastemaker

A collection of fifteen Russian, German, and Norwegian shaded enamel and plique-à-jour and silver / silver gilt items, various makers, late 19th / early 20th century

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup