RUSSIAN SILVER & ENAMEL KOVSH.

The kovsh marked with a Kokoshnik mark (84 with head facing left) from 1896-1908, Moscow or St. Petersburg region. The assayer mark is blurred and cannot be determined. The maker’s touchmark “M.X” within a square and is unidentified. The standard “84” represents 875/1000 parts silver. This interesting kovsh having a stylized bird form handle with rust and turquoise colored enameling reminiscent of Northwest American Indian motifs. The bowl having a 3/4″ band of blue, green, rust, gold & white enameling in a colorful geometric design. At the mid-point of this band is an absence of this enameling and instead decorated with four colorful inset stone beads in colors of green, amethyst, & amber. At the front of the bowl is a conjoined monogram “CM”. SIZE: 9-1/4″ l x 4-3/4″ at widest. PROVENANCE: Oral history indicates the CM monogram is for Charles Murphy who was an Irish politician and was given this by the Russian Government. CONDITION: Very good with only minor dents & pitting. The rim made up of two separate silver strips, one side missing 6″ section on interior. 49722-1 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2229

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2229	$7,110.00	RUSSIAN SILVER & ENAMEL KOVSH. The kovsh marked with a Kokoshnik mark (84 with head facing left) from 1896-1908, Moscow or St. Petersburg region. The assayer mark is blurred and cannot be determined. The maker’s touchmark “M.X” within a square and is unidentified. The standard “84” represents 875/1000 parts silver. This interesting kovsh having a stylized bird form handle with rust and turquoise colored enameling reminiscent of Northwest American Indian motifs. The bowl having a 3/4″ band of blue, green, rust, gold & white enameling in a colorful geometric design. At the mid-point of this band is an absence of this enameling and instead decorated with four colorful inset stone beads in colors of green, amethyst, & amber. At the front of the bowl is a conjoined monogram “CM”. SIZE: 9-1/4″ l x 4-3/4″ at widest. PROVENANCE: Oral history indicates the CM monogram is for Charles Murphy who was an Irish politician and was given this by the Russian Government. CONDITION: Very good with only minor dents & pitting. The rim made up of two separate silver strips, one side missing 6″ section on interior. 49722-1 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2229 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RUSSIAN SILVER & ENAMEL KOVSH.