23rd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT
The Legacy of Merrywood: The Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay
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A Russian silver-gilt and shaded enamel three-handled cup
Partially obscured hallmarks likely for Feodor Rückert, Moscow, 1896-1908
The body decorated with foliate and floral motifs, and lobed sections depicting swans, the handles of bird form, with eyes, beak, and plumage, also decorate with foliate motifs, engraved to underside, "W.S.G./ 1812-1903," marked at lower rim.
H: 5 in. Dia: 6 in. (including handles)
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Sold for $23,940
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
The body decorated with foliate and floral motifs, and lobed sections depicting swans, the handles of bird form, with eyes, beak, and plumage, also decorate with foliate motifs, engraved to underside, "W.S.G./ 1812-1903," marked at lower rim.
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
