Fine and Rare fully enameled silver-gilt kovsh by Ovchinnikov in 17th century style, Moscow, circa 1890, of traditional boat form, with shaped flat handle and with oval foot, the interior and exterior of the bowl enameled with colorful scrolling flowering foliage against reddish brown ground.
Length 7 5/8 in. (19,4 cm)
Ex-Sotheby's "Faberge, Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu", New York, December 6, 1994, lot 306
sold
Struck under the foot with 84 silver standard/Moscow assay mark, OVCHINNIKOV with Imperial warrant (double headed eagle) and initials 'AO'.
The OVCHINNIKOV mark is struck twice with a slight displacement, therefore the name is only partially legible.
The 'AO' mark is struck over the double headed eagle.
The initials 'AO' are for Alexander Pavlovich Ovchinnikov, son of Pavel Ovchinnikov, founder of the firm. Alexander Ovchinnikov became the head of the Moscow branch (factory and shop) after the death of his father.
Cyrillic 'I' in the middle of the name and 'KOV' at the end are clear.
The rim of the foot is struck with St. George (Moscow assay mark) and initials 'AO'.
Very minor restoration to the blue enamel on the neck of the handle. The restoration is hardly noticeable. The rest of the enamel is in perfect condition.
Fine quality shaded cloisonne enamel.
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