Elite Decorative Arts May Sale - May 19, 2012

Lot 23 - RUSSIAN SILVER JEWELED INSECTS EGG
Incredible Russian silver egg. Has intricate raised design depicting bees with flowers. Mounted with Cabochon garnets throughout. Gold wash interior. Holds Ivan Petrovich Khlebnikov workmaster marks to exterior with town mark with 84 silver purity mark. Has silver footed stand with figural fish design. Measures 2 7/8" height + 1/2 base height (7.3cm + 1.2cm). Weighs 2.79 ozt / 86 grams. Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1250.

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