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November 2004 Fine Arts & Antiques Auction

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205. Russian Egg by Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov, St. Petersburg, circa 1908-1917

A sterling silver egg with sterling stand. Maker's initials of P.O. for Pavel Ovchinnikov in Cyrillic, and assayers hallmark, right profile of woman wearing diadem. Fine raised decoration of grapes on a trellis with gilt insects on a fine gilt stippled background. Apprx 34 round amethysts with visible inclusions. Interior is gold washed. Apprx 3-1/4"T x 2-1/2"W.



1,000/1,500   Sold $2,012.50
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