*** | Fine and rare Faberge enamel and silver dual desk clock and photo frame, by workmaster Johan Victor Aarine, stamped 88, Faberge, B.A, of rectangular form with a curved top, the upper section with white enamel clock set with Arabic numerals, with fine… | *** | |
*** | Rare and important Faberge silver samovar, marked workmaster Stephen Vakeva (Wakeva), assayer A.Sever, St. Petersburg 1894, of handsome lobed form, engraved with monogram and coronet to body, flanked by a pair of beaded and scrolled arms, with ivory… | *** | |
*** | Russian carved bloodstone rhinoceros, depicted standing with head looking outward, with well carved hide, set within a birch wood box marked Faberge, 11 cm x 6 cm | *** | |
*** | Rare Faberge hardstone and jewelled elephant, depicted standing, with downward trunk, with gem set eyes, incised Faberge to foot, a/f, height 5.5 cm and length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, 22/04/76, lot 83, then by family descent similar:… | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian silver and guilloche enamel clock stand, impressed Faberge, B.A (mark of Viktor Aarne), 88, with central circular frame surrounded by mauve enamel and silver ribbonned finishes to the crest rail and lower base, on a wooden pedestal, with… | *** | |
*** | Fine and rare Russian silver and gold regimental cup, marked 56, St Petersburg, E.K, (probably Erik Kollin Faberge Workmaster), the helmet form of Imperial Chevalier guard and enamelled on the front with the star of the order of St Andrew, marks to… | *** | |
*** | Stunning and rare Russian silver and enamel regimental mitre cap charka, mark 84, Moscow, K.P (for Constantin Prokotiev who worked for Kortman), in the form of a parade shako of the Pavlovsky Infantry Regiment of the Imperial guard, by the firm of Eduard… | *** | |
*** | Stunning Russian silver and guilloche kovsh, with impressed Russian marks to base, with green guilloche handle set with a garnet to one end and amythest to the other end, with a rectangular bowl and acorn finial and set crowned double eagle to base, total… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and crystal twin handled centre piece, marked Moscow, with auxiliary Kokhnik mark, maker Egor Cheryatov and retail mark of Fyodor Lorie, set with a deep crystal bowl within a silver mount, with two monogrammed cartouches, surrounded by… | *** | |
*** | Wonderful and rare 19th century Russian gilt, silver 'Millennium of Russia,' beautifully displaying a glove surrounded by a series of figures and lower figural frieze, representing men of enlightenment, statesmen, military figures and heroes and writers… | *** | |
*** | Fine pair of 19th century Russian silver and enamel tea cup holders, of cylindrical form, with spreading beaded foot, finely enameled with cartouches with initials and crosses, surrounded by a stylised foliate ground in rich tones of blue, red, green and… | *** | |
*** | Extensive Russian silver cutlery service, with Russian hallmarks, marked 84 Alexander Virjohovsky, Kiev, the knives with stainless steel Gerlach blades, comprising twenty four main knives, twenty four dessert knives, twenty four main forks, twenty three… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver bear dish, beautifully made in the ofrm of a bear lying on his back with his head raised, set with ruby eyes, impressed Faberge mark and 88 verso, length 11.4 cm. Provenance: Lilla Bukowskis Auctions, Stockholm, then private collection… | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian Siberian jade and gilt silver brush pot, marked Faberge (in Cyrillic) 88, B.A (Vasily Andreyev) of cylindrical form, the body decorated with an applied floral spray with pearl flower head, flanked by gilt silver rim to top and beaded silver… | *** | |
*** | Stunning and large Russian silver and crystal kovsh, marked Moscow, c.1900, Gregory Sbitnev, 84, set with a magnificent handle displaying a head of a Bogatyr, above scrolling motifs to the sides, above a deep oval cut crystal bowl, with shaped finial and… | *** | |
*** | Russian carved agate and ruby bulldog, finely carved, depicted standing with head slightly raised, with ruby set eyes with gold surrounds, in opaque tones, 4.5 cm x 7.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Rare Russian silver, diamond and ruby dog, well modelled in seated position finely textured fur, set with ruby eyes, and central diamond to collar in star mount, impressed I.P, Faberge and 88 to base, total weight 148gm, height 5 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver cigarette case, of rectangular form, painted with a central scene of warrior on horseback, within a repousse border of peacocks and grape vines, total weight 199gm, 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm purchased: Sotheby's London, 26th June 1972, lot 185 | *** | |
*** | Wonderfulaberge silver enamel tea cup holder, Moscow, 1899-1908, of cylindrical form on circular foot, enamelled in translucent green over a wavy guilloche ground, and mounted with 1766 Grivennik coin covered with translucent red enamel over a guilloche… | *** | |
*** | Beautiful 19th century Russian silver figural salt, marked, Moscow, 1893, 84, assayer Anatoly Apollonvich Artsybashev, maker Pyotr Petrov, set with a pierced architectural archway, with figure standing below bread and miniature salt throne, the hinged… | *** | |
*** | Russian black Obsidian sea lion, by work master Avenir Sumin, St Petersburg, 1894-1913, the sea lion set with diamond eyes and resting upon a rock crystal base, with fitted box, length 5 cm | *** | |
*** | Good 19th century Russian silver and enamel kovsh, of handsome proportions, beautifully decorated with enamel flowers heads and scrolling foliage in tones of red, white, blue and green, accented with raised stones and roped border, impressed 88. B.G 1874,… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver cutlery service, marked 84, comprising twelve main knives, twelve salad knives, twelve main forks, twelve salad forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve dessert spoons, twelve teaspoons, ladle, cake slice, fish server, tea strainer, pair of salts,… | *** | |
*** | Rare Russian hardstone figure of Balalaika player, with rhodonite head and hands, sapphire eyes, labradorite body, lapis lazuli pants, white quartz sock and purpurin lapti shoes, seated on a banded agate bench, incised to base, a/f (replaced balalaika),… | *** | |
*** | Fine and rare Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of tapering form, beautifully decorated with raised roundels of phoenix and raised teardrop panels of flowers, surrounded by a ground of stylised flowers in rich tones of pink, red, green and blue,… | *** | |
*** | Large Russian gilt silver and enamel Kovsh, marked 88 (1908), Moscow, M.P (Cyrillic) for Michael Paramonov, of circular form, with slightly raised sides and curved inner point to front, above an angled handle, the whole decorated with scrolling flowers… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver Trompe L'oeil bread basket, marked Pavel Ovchinnikov, 84, 1888, assayer Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev, Moscow, later impressed sterling silver, of oval form, with simulated draped cloth over simulated raffia body, flanked by twist… | *** | |
*** | Russian gold, silver and guilloche propelling pencil, c.1908, marked 56 and 88, other marks rubbed but possible British import marks, set with moonstone finial, with gold end, in purple guilloche, a/f, total weight 28gm | *** | |
*** | Fine 19th century Russian silver and enamel cigar case, of rectangular form, beautifully and finely decorated with fine central star motif surrounded by floral scrolls and flower heads, with blank medallion verso, with gilt interior and impressed Ivan… | *** | |
*** | Good Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, of slender rectangular form, raised with scrolling flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, red, pink, green and white, inscribed 'Mrs Prosorff//November 1909,' to interior, impressed marks, total weight 170gm,… | *** | |
*** | Pair of Russian silver stag head stirrup cups, marked 84, Moscow, c.1908-1926, realistically modelled as a stag head, with applied oak leaves, total weight 284gm, height 10.5 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian silver and enamel snuff box, marked 88 zolotnik, Moscow, 1908-1926, maker '?, of circular form with an inset hinged top cover, finely decorated with filigree and polychrome enamels, in predominant brown, blue, green and pink tones on a black… | *** | |
*** | Good Russian silver and enamel kvosch, of baluster form, decorated with trailing foliage and flower heads, on circular foot, in tones of pink, blue, white and green, gilt interior, impressed rubbed makers marks and 84 kokoshnik, total weight 155gm, length… | *** | |
*** | Russian 19th century. Silver presentation tobacco jar, hallmarked, 84, A.C//1870, by Ovchinnikov, of cylindrical form, decorated with central cartouche with inscription in German translating as a gift from Graf (Count) von Donnersmarck to his grandson,… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian porcelain tea set, by the Gardner factory, comprising twelve teacups and saucers, six coffee cups and saucers, six side plates, four tea/coffee pots, three creamers, three slops bowls, two covered sugar bowls, one cake plate and… | *** | |
*** | Petit Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, marked, 84 (1908),Moscow, I.A (Cyrillic), beautifully decorated with floral scrolls and raised silver work, in tones of blue, purple, green, red and orange, total weight 52gm, length 8 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver niello eight piece liqueur service, marked 875, Cyrillic makers mark, comprising ewer, height 35 cm, six goblets, height 11.5 cm and serving tray, length 37 cm, decorated with stylised foliate and arch motifs, total weight 2002gm, in… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel toasting cup, marked, 84, Moscow, Ignaty Sazikov, of baluster form, with strap work enamel blue collar with script translating as 'Pour wine from Neighbour to Neighbour, love to drink Wine,' total weight 84gm, height 6 cm | *** | |
*** | Set of seventeen Russian silver forks and Nineteen spoons, marked, Moscow, 84, I.K, with cartouche shaped handles, accented with shell, scroll and floral work, total weight 3185gm (17) | *** | |
*** | Wonderful hardstone figure of Muscovy duck, with chalcedony body, jasper neck and crocidolite tail feathers mounted paste eyes and gilt feet, length 6.8 cm Provenance: Sotheby's Belgravia, lot 558, 6th Sept 1979, then family descent note: identical model… | *** | |
*** | Good Russian gilt silver and enamel spoon, with a deep bowl, tapering handle and baluster finial, decorated with floral scroll in tones of red, green, blue, pink and white on a gilt ground, impressed marks to handle, total weight 115gm, length 18 cm | *** | |
*** | Set of seventeen Russian silver forks and Nineteen spoons, marked, Moscow, 84, I.K, with cartouche shaped handles, accented with shell, scroll and floral work, total weight 3185gm (17) | *** | |
*** | Good Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, with a squat bowl, scroll finial and handle, decorated with scrolling floral motif and beaded border, in tones of pink, blue, green, red and white, impressed marks to base, total weight 66gm, 3.7 x 9 x 5.3 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, of slender rectangular/square form, with diagonal band of acanthus separating two raised floral designs, in rich tones of blue, white, red and green, with cabochon thumb piece, impressed marks to lip, total weight… | *** | |
*** | Imperial Russian porcelain plate, St Petersburg, with central painted portrait of emperor Nicholas I, within gilt line decoration and blue rim with light relief work, with blue factory mark to base, diameter 24 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian 19th century silver three piece tea and coffee set, marked 84, St.Petersburg, 1849, A.T (assayer Dmitrii Ilbich Tverskoy), N.P (Nicholas & Plinke), of lobed baluster form, set with floral finials and twist branched handles, raised on four scrolled… | *** | |
*** | Beautiful Russian agate and silver bulldog head, carved in orange and white agate, set with ruby eyes, set with silver mount, impressed Faberge, 84// head, length 5 cm | *** | |
*** | Petit Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, marked, 84 (1908), Moscow, F.I (cyrillic) probably Ivanov Fydor, beautifully decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage in tones of purple, pink, blue and yellow, total weight 39gm, length 8 cm | *** | |
*** | Niello spectacles case, with continuous floral decoration, length 12.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, of rectangular form, decorated with trailing flower heads and leaves, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and green on a gilt ground and gilt interior, impressed 84, Cyrillic script for Ivan Zakharov, 9.5 cm x 6 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian Siberian jade dish, of shallow circular form with a flattened rim, set above a base with channelled support, in green tones with dark green inclusions, height 3 cm and diameter 25 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian polychrome silver and enamel Kovsh, marked 84, M3 (Mikhail Zorin), 1908-1917, Moscow, finely decorated with scroll work, flowers and foliage in tones of dark blue, light blue, green, white and red, with rope twist rim, total weight 89.62gm, height… | *** | |
*** | Petit Russian gilt silver and enamel Kovsh, marked 84, G.K (probably Gustav Klingert), Moscow, beautifully decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage in tones of pink, blue and green on a cream ground, total weight 58gm, length 8 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian silver and enamel Kovsh, with squat baluster bowl, final and angled handles, with scroll, flower head and foliate decoration, with beaded border, in tones of blue, red, yellow, green and pink, impressed marks to base, total weight 51gm, 3.5 x… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel cigarette case, marked Moscow 1908-1926, of rectangular pillow form, decorated with two panels, one displaying figures with children, the other with a panel of flowers, surrounded by stylised geometric motifs in tones of blue,… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver three piece tea set, hallmarked, A.P/1894, H.T, 84, of squat baluster form, with c-scroll handles, the bodies decorated with bands of floral motifs, total weight 894gm, (3) | *** | |
*** | Pair of Russian Faberge silver servers, stamped K.Faberge, with post 1908 Moscow 88 Kokoshnik mark, with acanthus and wreath decoration to handles and blades, with 'GG' monogram, total combined weight 279gm, length 25.5 cm and 30 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Russian bronze Kovsh, c.1904, commemorating 'Tsaritsyn's Cuirassier 200 years' of boat form, decorated with monograms and strap work, length 18 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Russian silver and enamel pedestal beaker, of tapering form, decorated with flower heads, stylised foliage and beading, on stepped circular foot, in tones of blue, white, red and green, gilt interior, impressed 84, B.A (possibly Vasily Akimov), total… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel kovsh with angled handle, above a deep circular body raised on three spherical feet, decorated repeating roundels of swans surrounded by scrolling floral motifs, in tones of green, white, purple, blue and green, impressed 84 and… | *** | |
*** | Interesting Russian silver and onyx pad holder, marked, Moscow, 84, 1908-1916, of rectangular form, set with an image of a bogatyr with helmet and shied and script to the side, the whole on rectangular onyx base, 22 cm x 14 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and gold desk set, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with panel of a stag in wood, with gold St Petersberg crest of anchor and axe above a monogram, the interior with engraved signatures and impressed silver mark, on a stepped wooden… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver covered tankard, of tapering cylindrical form, with c-scroll handle, engraved roundels displaying figural scenes with scroll work and script, accented with ribbed bands, impressed B.C//1886, 84, Moscow, total weight 246gms,… | *** | |
*** | Early 19th century Russian silver teapot, c.1820, marked 84, St Petersburg, Cyrillic for Alekandr Yashinov and Puhr, of thistle form, with wooden handle and raised on four feet, total weight 598gm, length 25 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian Gardner porcelain figure, group, c.1870, depicting two young children and a cat beside a bowl of milk, set on an oval pedestal base, with red factory stamp and impressed marks to base, height 10 cm and width 12 cm. Provenance:… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver enamel Kovsh, marked 84, ' (Ivan Saltykov), Moscow, in gilt silver and finely decorated with foliate scrollwork and filigree borders on a textured gilt ground, set between rope twist and light blue enamel dotted borders, total weight 42… | *** | |
*** | Large Russian mid 19th century silver cake basket, marked, 1852, St. Petersburg, Karl Adolf, the body of beautiful floriform, set with a series of entwined knots to each petal, with gilt interior and loop handle, the whole resting upon scrolled and grape… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and gold cigarette case, marked Moscow, Kokshnik head, 84, N.A (in Cyrillic) but from the period of 1908-1917, of rectangular form, engraved with geometric and floral motifs to corner, and with applied gold script 'Zelma,' monogram 'Tp,' a… | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian silver and gold vesta case, marked 84, St Petersburg, maker rubbed (possibly Aw for August Wendt), c.1870, of rounded rectangular form with all over reeded finish, the cover set with large 'Mn' monogram beneath a crown in silver, flanked by… | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian silver comport and case, mark of Pavel Ovchinikov, the circular bowl with gilt interior, decorated with a border of repeating circle motifs above a frieze of draped garlands united by rosettes, on a fluted knop support raised on a circular… | *** | |
*** | Early 20th century Russian 84 silver sweets dish, marked 84 Zolotnik, St Petersburg, maker Mikail Grachev, the crystal half barrel form dish set with protruding silver handle finials and set with a domed and ribbed cover, set above a circular silver dish… | *** | |
*** | Handsome Russian silver and enamel desk set, hallmarked 88 with makers mark, with central calendar stand and inset pen rest, the whole set on a heavy rectangular amethyst base, length 27 x width 20.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Petit Russian silver and enamel kovsh, marked, 84 Moscow, I.A (Cyrillic), beautifully decorated with floral scrolls and geometric motifs, with beaded rim and scrolled bird head handle, total weight 39gm, length 7 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver jewellery casket, marked, Moscow, 84, N.B (in Cyrillic), of casket form with matte finish and finely engraved with birds amongst flowers and foliage, flanked by twin handles, with lock and gilt padlock, the whole raised on four… | *** | |
*** | Early 20th century Russian silver cigarette case, marked, Moscow, 1908-26, Mf(in Cyrillic), of rectangular form, the cover decorated with a figure on horseback holding a bird in his hand, with blue iolite thumb piece, total weight 186gm, 11.4 cm x 7 cm | *** | |
*** | Good 19th century Russian silver and enamel kvosch, c.1882-1889, of boat form, with angled handle, finely decorated with stylised flowers and foliage in tones of purple, white and blue, on circular foot, with gilt interior, impressed with combined 84 and… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver cigarette case, marked, Moscow, 875, Kokoshnik head, A.C, embossed with a scene of a man fighting a dragon with a club, set with morganite thumb piece, total weight 148gm, 11 cm x 8.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield,… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel kovsch, marked 84, St Petersburg, decorated in filigree and polychrome enamel stylised florals, between rope twist and light blue enamel dotted borders, with gilt wash interior, height 3.5 x length 9 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel snuff box and cover, of circular form, with hinged top cover, finely decorated with floral scrolsl, in tones of blue, red, green and white, with beaded borders, impressed marks to interior, total weight 57gm, diameter 5.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian seven piece silver serving set, impressed double headed eagle, Khlebnikov in Cyrillic, 84/head, 84, the tapering handles decorated with monograms and leaf motifs, total weight 597gm (7) | *** | |
*** | Russian gilt silver lizard, impressed marks, 84 and maker, with head slightly raised and tail twisted beside, the whole raised on rouge marble base, length 14 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver Kovsh, marked, Moscow, 1864, Ha (in cyrillic), with oval shaped bowl set with central medallion, above decorative patterned handle, a/f, possibly weighed handle, total weight 137gm, length 16 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver handled and silver serving set, comprising two knives, three forks and server, impressed silver marks, in original box | *** | |
*** | Two 19th century Russian porcelain bowls, both of deep circular form, the interior with a border of painted script, the other decorated with foliage in cream and green on a maroon/pink ground, diameter 16.5 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver ewer, hallmarked, M.N (in Cyrilic), M.P?// 1846, Moscow, 84, with a slender waisted neck, set with s-scroll handle, above a lobed body, on stepped circular foot, with beaded border, a/f, total weight 606gm, height 34 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian 14ct gold gem set photo locket, stamped 56, of oval form, the hinged cover set with pear shaped ruby and sixteen small diamonds arranged in the form of a choker and pendant, opening to reveal two photo windows, total weight 9.98gm, 4 cm drop x 2.6… | *** | |
*** | Russian 19th century figural inkwell, depicting a cossack carrying two buckets, on a malachite ground, flanked by inkwells, the whole raised on four feet, length 24 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel kvosch, of boat shape, with curved handle and beaded rim, decorated with flower heads and scrolling foliage motifs, in tones of blue, white, green and red, impressed 84 and H. 3, total weight 66gm | *** | |
*** | Fine 19th century Russian silver & niello cigar case, marked 84, Cyrillic//1896, Ah (August Holmstrom, senior member of Faberge workshop) of slender rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with central oval medallion depicting figures in a cart being… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel coin purse, of rectangular form, beautifully decorated with central flower motif surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs on gilt ground, in tones of blue, red, white and green, impressed 84, total weight 95gm, 7 cm x 5 cm | *** | |
*** | Pair of Russian silver and enamel vodka cups, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with stylised flowers, in tones of blue, white and red enamel, impressed 84, M.O (Cyrillic), three crowns, total weight 71gm, (2) | *** | |
*** | Lovely silver and enamel kovsch, marked St. Petersburg, 84, Khelbnikov, of baluster form, decorated with flowers and foliage in tones of white, pink and green, a/f, length 7.6 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian Imperial porcelain figure, depicting a woman in free flowing robes standing between two large urns, set above a stepped circular pedestal base, with gilt Russian Cyrillic characters verso (marking the birth date of Princess Margaret… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver enamel Kovsh, marked 84, MC (Maria Semenova), 1896-1907, Moscow, beautifully decorated with polychrome enamel stylised flower heads and foliage on a textured ground, set within rope twist and light blue enamel dot work borders, total weight… | *** | |
*** | Nikolay Ivanovich Lieberich (Russian, 1828-1883), Russian cast iron figure of peasant girl, depicted riding a horse, with rake in one hand, signed in Cyrillic, 18(?) mark rubbed, with Kasli foundry to underside, a/f, 42 cm x 40 cm catalogue note:… | *** | |
*** | Good Russian silver tea cup holder and cup, set with an angled handle, above a cylindrical body decorated with a scene of horses pulling a cart, raised on a circular foot, impressed 84// C.B (Cyrillic), height 13.5 cm | *** | |