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An Ovchinnikov Egg Shaped Icon

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Silver Start Price:3,250.00 USD Estimated At:6,500.00 - 8,500.00 USD
An Ovchinnikov Egg Shaped Icon
<B>A Russian Silver and Enamel Egg Shaped Icon<BR></B></I><BR>Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov, Moscow, Russia<BR>Circa 1896-1908<BR>Silver, silver gilt, enamel<BR>Marks: (kokoshnik facing left), <I>88, HP, PO </B></I>(in Cyrillic), (Imperial Warrant) <BR>4.75 inches high x 3.25 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep<BR><BR>The egg shaped form quartered with inlaid blue enamel, with cruciform clasp inlaid with blue, green and red enamel; opening to silver gilt interior, the center with inset enamel plaque depicting St. George Slaying the Dragon. Locking knop to top with bail handle. Bearing the assay mark of Ivan Lebedkin. <B>Condition Report:</B> minor surface wear<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)