Sunday, June 23, 2024
LOT #311

Mikhail Isakov (Russian, fl.1888-1899) Silver and Champleve Egg with Icon

Russian silver and enamel champleve egg having scrolling design and what appears to be two initials on hinged doors opening to a gold varnish interior having a hand painted removable silver plaque depicting St. Nicholas, a ring and ball on top (hallmarked and marked “84” on inside of doors and behind icon)

Estimate: $600 - $800

Hammer Price: $3,750

Dimensions: Height: 3 1/2 inches, Width: 2 inches (closed)

Size: 4.25 open

Weight: .830 silver: 5.37 ozt. (total shown as 830)

Condition: light wear consistent with age and normal use, minor cracking and missing chips to some enamel, small bends at joint on bottom, XRF tested as 0.875 silver, light wear consistent with age and normal use, minor cracking and missing chips to some enamel, small bends at joint on bottom, XRF tested as 0.875 silver

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