4. Wedding salt cellar for karavay with enamel in the form of a tablecloth Pavel Ovchinnikov firm, Moscow, 1875

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 13
Auction begins: 29 Nov 2025 12:00
Estimate: 1000-1500 EUR
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Wedding salt cellar for karavay with enamel in the form of a tablecloth Pavel Ovchinnikov firm, Moscow, 1875

A rare collectible salt cellar in the shape of a stylised tablecloth, crafted from silver with niello and decorated with polychrome enamel. Produced by the renowned firm of Pavel Ovchinnikov, purveyor to the Imperial Court. The upper section is shaped as a smooth circular bowl with a colorful frieze of alternating geometric patterns in blue and red. The base mimics a draped cloth with embossed floral and lace-like ornaments. On the front, a heraldic enamel medallion. The piece likely served as a wedding salt cellar for the traditional karavay bread ceremony, a symbol of hospitality, abundance and family unity in Russian custom.

Hallmarks: Maker’s mark beneath the double-headed eagle: P. Ovchinnikov (in a rectangular cartouche). Moscow assay mark dated 1875 with initials V.S (Viktor Savinsky, assay inspector). State mark with silver standard 91 and Moscow city emblem (Saint George).

Dimensions: Height: 5.1 cm. Width: 12.7 cm

Weight: 171 g. Silver, 91 standard (.925)

Condition: Generally good. Wear consistent with age, minor enamel losses.

Provenance: Moscow, Pavel Ovchinnikov workshop, 1875

Condition: Good
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Silver 91, Champlevé enamel
Product sizes: Height - 5.1cm, Width - 12.7cm, Depth - 12.7cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
Gifts: Other
Style: Neo-Russian
Country: Royal Russia
Period: 19th century
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