Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Cloisonne Enamel Purse/Case c. 1900
Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Cloisonne Enamel Purse/Case - Zverev Nikolay Nikolayevich c. The photos below are of the actual product you will receive. Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens. Please use the slider/swipe the bottom row of photos to view more images. We are delighted to offer this beautiful Imperial Russian silver cloisonne enamel purse/case made by Zverev Nikolay Nikolayevich c. The case features two sides of ornately embellished cloisonne enamel featuring very intricate wire-work and vibrant colours of red, blue, white, green and hints of purple.
In hand, the case feels very sturdy and well crafted, the closure being very tight and'snappy'. As a result, the contents held within will be safely kept and the interior lining has remained very clean for its age. The overall proportions and geometric design of this piece are wonderful, presenting an excellent balance of finesse and contrast with the gilt and stippled background and scrolled enamelling that forms an incredibly eye-catching motif. The case is marked on both sides with the maker's mark H3 and the Kokoshnik 84 mark with the Delta symbol signifying the Moscow region. A wonderful collectable piece of fine Imperial Russian silverware ideal for enamel lovers.
Due to its practical size, it may also be used practically as a purse or a small storage case should you wish to use it. Please note this listing is for the purse/case only and other items are for display purposes only. Size (inches) L:2.83 W:2.28. Weight: 114 grams (3.66 oz t).
The case is in great antique condition with no major issues. Some very slight enamel loss is present in some areas - hardly visible upon first glance but under magnification/close inspection.We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect usage of the items. Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.
Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screen colourations. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes". The seller is "artisan_antiques" and is located in this country: GB.This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Product: Boxes
- Style: Antique
- Age: 1900-1940
- Material: Solid Silver
- Pattern: Cloisonne
- Antique: Yes
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Brand: Zverev Nikolay Nikolayevich