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SWEETMEAT BASKET WITH VIEWS OF MOSCOW PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1875

SWEETMEAT BASKET WITH VIEWS OF MOSCOW PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1875

A rare and refined example of Russian decorative art from the second half of the 19th century – a sweetmeat basket with a hinged handle, created in 1875 by the renowned Moscow silversmith Pavel Ovchinnikov, official Purveyor to the Imperial Court.The rounded vessel with low neck and gently flaring body is adorned in the niello technique with a fully gilded interior. Its central decoration consists of two oval cartouches finely engraved with architectural panoramas of Moscow:– one side presents the façade of the Grand Kremlin Palace and adjacent churches;– the other depicts Red Square with the Nikolskaya Tower and Kremlin walls.These engraved panoramas, exquisitely executed in niello, are framed by delicate vegetal ornamentation in the Neo-Russian style. The hinged handle is decorated with an engraved twisted motif that harmoniously completes the overall design. The object demonstrates artistic precision, cultural iconography and the highest level of technical craftsmanship characteristic of the Ovchinnikov workshop.Marks: Maker’s mark beneath the double-headed eagle – “P. Ovchinnikov” (in a rectangle beneath the emblem); Assayer’s mark “I.K” above a line and dated “1875” (unidentified Moscow assayer); State hallmark with silver standard “84” and the Moscow city arms (Saint George slaying the dragon); Master’s mark “VS” – Vasily Semyonov, Moscow silversmith and founder of a workshop active since 1852.Dimensions: Diameter: 11 cm; body height: 5 cm; height with raised handle: 12 cmWeight: 204 gCondition: Good. Gilding is even. Minor surface wear to the base. No dents, cracks, restorations or signs of active use.Provenance: Moscow, Pavel Ovchinnikov firm – Purveyor to the Imperial Court. Private collection.

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A Ola-pulten writing desk, designed by John Texmon for Blindheim Møbelfabrikk, in production from approx 1957.

A Ola-pulten writing desk, designed by John Texmon for Blindheim Møbelfabrikk, in production from approx 1957.

Silver plated metal utensil

Silver plated metal utensil

Silver spoons (4 pcs.)

Silver spoons (4 pcs.)

Silver candlesticks 2 pcs.

Silver candlesticks 2 pcs.

Polyphone with 23 discs. Around 1900.

Polyphone with 23 discs. Around 1900.

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Doctor Kruger traveling cup for club matches between IRRB RTK

Doctor Kruger traveling cup for club matches between IRRB RTK

Silver tray

Silver utensil with lid

Silver utensil with lid

Silver candlesticks, 2 pcs.

Silver candlesticks, 2 pcs.

RUSSIAN SILVER BOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL IN THE FORM OF ROOSTERS PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, 1882

RUSSIAN SILVER BOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL IN THE FORM OF ROOSTERS PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, 1882

A rare example of Russian jewelry art from the late 19th century — a decorative silver box in the Neo-Russian Renaissance style, created in 1882 at the Moscow workshop of the Imperial Court supplier Pavel Ovchinnikov.The box is richly decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamel on a gilded background. Its square body with chamfered corners rests on four massive bird-claw feet reminiscent of rooster talons. Particular attention is drawn to the two side handles shaped as stylized rooster heads — a vivid example of Neo-Russian decorative vocabulary.The sides are adorned with alternating arcades, floral elements, and stylized vegetal motifs. The lid is inlaid with a complex enamel medallion featuring a central monogram, framed by geometric and botanical ornaments in a blue-green palette. The interior is entirely gilded.The piece embodies the stylistic aesthetics of Russian folklore and Orthodox symbolism, masterfully executed in precious material by the finest craftsmen of the late 19th century.Marks: Moscow assay office, dated 1882, 88 standard silver, makers mark OVCHINNIKOV beneath the double-headed eagle — supplier to the Imperial Court.Dimensions: Height: 6 cm. Width: 10 cm. Depth: 7 cm.Weight: 287 gCondition: Good overall condition. Minor enamel losses.Provenance: Made by the firm of Pavel Ovchinnikov in Moscow, official supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia.

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Vase

French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)

French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)

Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.

Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.

Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.

Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.

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Retro Entrance Furniture in Teak – Rastad & Relling, Model 2740, Designed in 1956

Retro Entrance Furniture in Teak – Rastad & Relling, Model 2740, Designed in 1956

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

Bayonet knife.

Bayonet knife. Blade length - 57 cm.

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Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)

Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)

Porcelain vase

Silver water pitcher

Silver water pitcher

Ceramic plate

Porcelain book holder White Bear

Porcelain book holder White Bear

Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs

Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs

Terracotta bust on a marble base Bust of a Virgin

Terracotta bust on a marble base Bust of a Virgin

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Rectangular silver cigarette case

Rectangular silver cigarette case

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Landscape with wall posts

Landscape with wall posts

Painting "Winter"

Painting "Winter"

Glass design object Owl

Glass design object Owl

UNIQUE CEREMONIAL TABLE SERVICE WITH PORTRAITS OF EMPEROR NAPOLEON I AND EMPRESS JOSÉPHINE. IMPERIAL SÈVRES MANUFACTORY FRANCE, FIRST EMPIRE PERIOD, 1804–1814

UNIQUE CEREMONIAL TABLE SERVICE WITH PORTRAITS OF EMPEROR NAPOLEON I AND EMPRESS JOSÉPHINE. IMPERIAL SÈVRES MANUFACTORY FRANCE, FIRST EMPIRE PERIOD, 1804–1814

Cup for poached egg

Cup for poached egg

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Fisherman`s house

Fisherman`s house

On the river bank

On the river bank

Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.

Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.

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Drawing from the Stage Costumes series. Erte

Drawing from the Stage Costumes series. Erte

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Russian silver kovsh

Russian silver kovsh

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Set of silver spoons

Set of silver spoons

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Art Nouveau cabinet

Art Nouveau cabinet

Delicate fruit vase of Napoleon III period. ES CALIER DE CRISTAL PARIS

Delicate fruit vase of Napoleon III period. ES CALIER DE CRISTAL PARIS

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18K White gold ring with diamonds.

18K White gold ring with diamonds.

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

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Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

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