A Large Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel and Gemstone Mounted Spinach Jade Kovsh-Form Punch Service

20th Century

the handle with the applied sigil of Czar Nicholas II, the front of the kovsh bowl with an applied double-eagle head crest, together with six similarly decorated kovshi to use as cups.
with spurious marks for Michael Perchin and Fabergé, each further marked with '56' standard on underside of handle
Height of bowl 6 1/2 x width 12 x depth 9 1/2 inches.

Property from the Collection of Abby Thomas, Bristol, Indiana

Height of cups 1 1/2 x width 3 1/2 x depth 2 3/8 inches. The large bowl housed in a wood case, the smaller six bowls housed in a second wood case. The large bowl in good and stable condition overall with one gemstone missing from the left eagle's neck in the crest on the body; light surface wear in the form of minor scratches to the underside of the bowl and handle. The smaller bowls in good condition, not lacking any gemstones. Few examples with slightly bent hanging hooks on the reverse of the handles, but remain intact and functionable. Additional images available upon request.

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Mr. Horn joined the firm in 2009 and has directed numerous sales of important collections, including those of Lilly Pulitzer, Lord Anthony and Lady Jacobs, Lars Bolander, Casa de Sueños in Miami Beach, and Villa Massei in Lucca, Italy. He has also achieved record results for consignments from prominent institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society. Mr. Horn is a member of the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumnus of the Attingham Trust.

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

A Large Russian 14-Karat Gold, Enamel and Gemstone Mounted Spinach Jade Kovsh-Form Punch Service

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