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Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands
Russian, 20th Century
Height 9.5cm, diameter 5cm

The two silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs showcase Russia’s long tradition of crafting richly decorated Easter eggs.

Superbly coloured in tones of red, blue, and white, the eggs are superbly adorned with a selection of floral designs. Large flowers are interspersed with scrolling shapes while in several parts of the eggs are bands of pure white circles. The stands on which these home décor pieces are displayed are of a very similar design, creating cohesion between the two. The silver bodies of the eggs are left uncovered, their darker colouration further highlighting the bold enamel colours. Each egg opens in half to reveal a hollow interior.

Both eggs are marked with the ‘84’ zolotnik mark as well as other markings in Cyrillic.

The use of the complex technique of cloisonné enamelling as well as the rich design make these two Russian eggs a superb addition to one’s collection.

More Information

Origin:	Russia
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Cloisonné enamel, silver, silver-gilt.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17309B
Incollect Reference #:	711857

Dimensions

H.	3.74 in;	Diam.	1.97 in;
H.	9.5 cm;	Diam.	5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.