Superior Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Cloisonné and Shaded Enamel Casket, Box. Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1891

Fine Imperial Russian silver-gilt casket of rectangular form with domed lid, richly decorated throughout with vibrant cloisonné and shaded enamel in turquoise, cobalt blue, white, pink, and green with intricate scrolling floral ornament and geometric borders. The casket is fitted with a decorative clasp and side carrying handles and opens to a finely fire-gilded interior.

Hallmarked Moscow, 1891, 84 silver standard, Imperial Warrant with maker’s mark П. ОВЧИННИКОВЪ for the celebrated Moscow silversmith

Pavel Ovchinnikov, supplier to the Imperial Court.

Weight: 433 g

Dimensions:

5 3/8 in. (13.5 cm) length.

3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) width.

2 3/4 in. (7 cm) height.

Condition: very good