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MARK OF NIKOLAI ALEKSEEV, 1896
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A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel tea caddy
mark of Nikolai Alekseev, 1896
The square body with cut corners, enamelled on the sides with vari-coloured floral sprays and flower-heads, with arched panels enclosing scrolling foliage and butterflies within turquoise beaded borders, the detachable cover with central flower-head and foliate and geometric bands, enclosing a silver-gilt stopper with engraved monograms, fully marked
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.)
mark of Nikolai Alekseev, 1896
The square body with cut corners, enamelled on the sides with vari-coloured floral sprays and flower-heads, with arched panels enclosing scrolling foliage and butterflies within turquoise beaded borders, the detachable cover with central flower-head and foliate and geometric bands, enclosing a silver-gilt stopper with engraved monograms, fully marked
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.)
Special Notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium