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Hermitage Fine Art

323 - RUSSIAN SILVER AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SALT SHAKER ‘WITHOUT SAL…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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Description
RUSSIAN SILVER AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SALT SHAKER ‘WITHOUT SALT OR BREAD, IT IS ONLY HALF A MEAL’ Russia, late 19th century decorated with geometric and floral motifs in polychrome cloisonné enamel; the upper rim bears the Cyrillic inscription ‘Bez soli, bez khleba — polovina obeda’ (‘Without salt or bread, it is but half a meal’) Hallmarks: fineness mark ‘84’, assayer’s and maker’s marks (partially legible) silver, cloisonné enamel H. 5 cm, D. 8.5 cm gross weight: 151 gr. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale DESIGN & JEWELLERY: RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN JEWELLERY, SILVERWARE AND PORCELAIN, LEATHER GOODS AND LUXURY CLOTHING, OBJECTS OF ART
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Auction time 10/28/2026 at 2:30 PM
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