Lot 339
An early 20th century Russian silver kovsch,
Auction: 8 December 2004 at 12:00 GMT
£2,233
Description
of usual form, with inscribed border, profusely decorated with foliate scrolls and mythical birds
Dimensions
Height 25cm
Footnote
The Cyrillic inscription, which is in the old orthography usually dated pre 1917, toasts:
"The glory of carousing friends, The bosom-pal of fun and pleasure".
The facsimile signatures inscribed to the base mention ranks and regiments, possibly commemorating a regimental dinner. David Hogg