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DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A rare cabinet object — a silver-topped desk notepad mounted on a solid green onyx base, crafted in the Old Russian style by the Moscow workshop of Petr Milyukov. The cover features a detailed repoussé depiction of a majestic bogatyr (epic hero) riding through a dense forest. The composition is enriched with Ural semi-precious stones, inset into the warrior’s helmet, armor, forest foliage and the stylized inscription.The lower part of the relief bears an archaic inscription in Church Slavonic script:“The Bogatyr Rides Higher Than the Standing Forest”,emphasizing the allegorical grandeur of the figure, whose stature dwarfs the very woods he traverses.The interior holds a complete block of antique gilt-edged paper sheets. The notepad is fully functional and serves as an exceptional example of Russian decorative art.Marks:Moscow assay mark with a woman’s head in kokoshnik facing right, within an oval cartouche with silver standard “84”; maker’s mark “ПМ” (PM) — Petr Milyukov, Moscow silversmith and workshop owner.Dimensions:Notepad: Length 19 cm, Width 9 cm.Onyx base: 24.5 × 13.5 cmWeight: 2185 gCondition:Good condition consistent with age. Minor signs of use. All decorative elements, stones and inner paper block present. Hinges and clasp mechanism function properly.Provenance:Private collection.

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Porcelain plate Girl in folk costume with salmon

Small porcelain vase

Small porcelain vase

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Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.

Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.

Decorative ceramic plate Girl

Decorative ceramic plate Girl

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Glass vase with engravings

Mirror in frame of Neo-rococo style. 19th century.

Mirror in frame of Neo-rococo style. 19th century.

Luxurious mirror in the frame of Neo-rococo style, second half of the 19th century. Whimsical decor on gilded wood, cut glass. Internal dimensions 76x60 cm.

Crystal Art Nouveau decanter with silver finish 84th proof

Crystal Art Nouveau decanter with silver finish 84th proof

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Set decorations for the show Bohemia

Romantic landscape

Romantic landscape

Still life with rowanberries

Still life with rowanberries

Congratulate

A pair of salt cellars in a gift case.

A pair of salt cellars in a gift case.

A pair of French, silver salt cellars with spoons and glass inserts, in a gift case. Oval in plan, they are designed as decorated fillets of the bases of columns placed on knobs. Strict elegance of style and elaboration of details distinguish these products. Brand: the image of Minerva in the shield. Manufacturer`s label. The total weight of silver 73 gr.

Still life with fruits

Still life with fruits

Grand Canal Venice

Grand Canal Venice

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