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SILVER-GILT KOVSH WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS. PAVEL OVTCHINNIKOV FIRM RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

SILVER-GILT KOVSH WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS. PAVEL OVTCHINNIKOV FIRM RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

A large ceremonial kovsh executed in silver with gilding and cloisonné polychrome enamels. The body is formed with pronounced gadrooning, each facet adorned with elaborate floral compositions of flowers and scrolling foliage. The enamels are applied on alternating grounds of green, white, and blue, creating a richly rhythmic decorative surface. The upper section is encircled by a continuous frieze of leafy and floral arabesques in cloisonné enamels set against a matte gilt ground. The interior is fully gilt, emphasizing the ceremonial character of the object. The handle and front panel are similarly decorated with floral motifs in cloisonné polychrome enamels on a sky-blue ground. The form and ornamentation reflect the Neo-Russian style combined with elements of Art Nouveau, characteristic of the Moscow school in the early 20th century.Marks: Complete maker’s mark «P. Ovtchinnikoff» with the double-headed eagle – insignia of Purveyor to the Imperial Court; State assay mark of the Moscow Assay District, 1908–1917, depicting a woman’s head in a kokoshnik facing right within an oval cartouche, accompanied by the silver standard mark “84” and the Greek letter delta (Δ), identifying the Moscow Assay District.Dimensions: Height – 13.5 cm; Length – 29.5 cm; Width – 15.5 cm.Weight: 895 g.Condition: Good. Minor wear consistent with age and use. The enamels are well preserved, without evident losses. Light surface wear to the gilding consistent with age and handling.Provenance: Private European collection.

Begins 02.05.2026

PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY

PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY

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PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00

SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

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Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

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Gouache. Riga. V.D. Medvedev.

Gouache. Riga. V.D. Medvedev.

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Louis XVI style writing desk

Louis XVI style writing desk

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Antique Display table

Antique Display table

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Russian paper knife Voevoda. P.I.SOMOV 1918. Russian Modern.

Russian paper knife Voevoda. P.I.SOMOV 1918. Russian Modern.

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RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

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GOLD 14K POCKET WATCH WITH QUARTER REPEATER INVICTA FOR THE RUSSIAN MARKET SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900

GOLD 14K POCKET WATCH WITH QUARTER REPEATER INVICTA FOR THE RUSSIAN MARKET SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900

An exquisite antique gold pocket watch of high horological complexity, created by the Swiss watchmaking house Invicta specifically for the Russian market at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The watch is housed in a substantial three-cover case crafted in 56 zolotnik gold (equivalent to 14K), finely decorated with guilloché engraving characteristic of ceremonial pocket watches of the Historicist period. The watch is accompanied by its original gold chain and presented in an original leather fitted case bearing the mark of the Moscow retailer.The movement is distinguished by exceptional technical sophistication and incorporates a quarter repeater, chronograph, full calendar with Cyrillic inscriptions in Russian (date, day of the week and month), as well as a moon phase indicator. The presence of a Cyrillic calendar and Russian gold standard clearly indicates that the watch was manufactured expressly for the Russian Empire. The enamel dial, with Roman numerals, subsidiary registers and finely shaped gilt hands, exemplifies the highest standards of late 19th-century Swiss watchmaking.The inner case back is engraved with medals awarded at the international exhibitions in Bordeaux in 1895 and Paris in 1896, bearing the inscription “Diplôme d’Honneur” and the Invicta motto, confirming the brand’s international prestige and recognition. This watch represents a rare and highly desirable example of Swiss export production adapted to the tastes and requirements of the Russian market.Hallmarks: Rectangular hallmark “56” (56 zolotnik gold, Russian Empire); “14K” gold mark; engraved Invicta awards and exhibition inscriptions; original retailer markings in the fitted case – Trading House “M.P. Kalashnikov”.Dimensions: Case diameter 59.6 mm.Weight: Watch 132 g; gold chain 24 g.Condition: The watch is in running order; the movement has undergone professional servicing; repeater and calendar functions operate correctly.Provenance: Manufactured in Switzerland for the Russian market; retailed by the Trading House “M.P. Kalashnikov” (Moscow).

Begins 02.05.2026

Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00

Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.

Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.

Pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1900s.

Pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1900s.

Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

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Porcelain pedestal

Porcelain pedestal

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Corkscrew "Four Finger Pull"

Corkscrew "Four Finger Pull"

Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00

GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH QUARTER REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, TRIPLE CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES. REYEM FRÈRES LOCLE SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900

GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH QUARTER REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, TRIPLE CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES. REYEM FRÈRES LOCLE SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900

An exceptional high-grade collectible pocket watch created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries by the Swiss manufacture Reyem Frères Locle and expressly intended for the Russian market. This watch represents a rare and highly prestigious combination of multiple grand complications within a single case, exemplifying the highest level of technical and artistic achievement of Swiss watchmaking during the Belle Époque period.The three-cover case is crafted in 56 zolotnik gold (equivalent to 14K) and entirely decorated with fine engine-turned guilloché, uniformly covering all exterior surfaces. The central reserve of the back cover is left smooth, originally intended for personal engraving. The case is distinguished by its monumental proportions and impeccable finish, characteristic of bespoke watches of the highest rank.The manually wound movement is an outstanding example of complex horological engineering and incorporates a quarter repeater with a clear and sonorous chime, a chronograph, a triple calendar indicating day of the week, date and month in Cyrillic, as well as a moon phase display. Such a configuration belongs to the highest category of collectible watches and is extremely rare in fully preserved original condition.The enamel dial follows the classical aesthetics of the late 19th century, featuring white enamel, Roman numerals for hours, an Arabic seconds scale, subsidiary chronograph counters and calendar apertures with Cyrillic inscriptions. Elegant gold hands complete the composition, ensuring excellent legibility and visual balance.The watch is preserved in its original leather presentation case bearing the embossed logo of the official Russian distributor, the “Markov Brothers” Trading House. The ensemble is completed by an impressive gold chain of corsage-type weave, underscoring the ceremonial and prestigious character of the set.Hallmarks: Swiss assay mark “Squirrel” for gold; Russian numeric gold standard “56”; Numeric designation “14K”; Movement serial number “364557”; Engraved inscriptions on the dust cover: “REPETITION A QUARTS”, “Chronographe Remontoir”, “Quantième phases de Lune”, “Reyem Frères Locle”. Chain: Maker’s mark with Cyrillic initials “AA”; Russian gold standard “56”; Moscow District Assay Office mark: female head in kokoshnik facing left with the initials of assay master Ivan Sergeevich Lebedkin (1899–1908).Dimensions: Watch diameter 60.4 mm. Height 20.3 mm. Chain length 150 cm.Weight: Watch 164 g. Chain 54.58 g. Total weight 218.58 g.Condition: Excellent collectible condition. Case without deformations, crisp guilloché. Enamel dial intact. All functions operational. Professionally serviced.Provenance: Switzerland. Original set with presentation case of the Markov Brothers Trading House, Russia.

Begins 02.05.2026

Russian, silver cloisonné enamel mug in neo-Russian style. 20th century.

Russian, silver cloisonné enamel mug in neo-Russian style. 20th century.

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Ashtray Monkey. Kuznetsov factory. 19th century.

Ashtray Monkey. Kuznetsov factory. 19th century.

Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00

PORCELAIN EASTER EGG WITH HAND-PAINTED BLOSSOMING APPLE ORCHARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY (C. 1890–1900)

PORCELAIN EASTER EGG WITH HAND-PAINTED BLOSSOMING APPLE ORCHARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY (C. 1890–1900)

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Faience figurine Scotch Terrier. Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

Faience figurine Scotch Terrier. Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

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Miniature stone cutting Hockey players

Miniature stone cutting Hockey players

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Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

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Kuznetsovs porcelain teapot.

Kuznetsovs porcelain teapot.

Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00

Stone-cut miniature Orangutan in Faberge style

Stone-cut miniature Orangutan in Faberge style

Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00

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