Rare Russian silver-gilt niello kovsh, Moscow, 1847 a silver-gilt and niello kovsh of traditional form with raised prow and hook handle, all over intricate niello scroll work to the handle and underside, marked under the base with a Cyrillic maker's mark of 'AK', Moscow assayer's mark of 'A.K.' with date of 1847, length 17.5 cm weight 220 grams