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AN ANTIQUE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL KOVSH, VASILY AGAFONOV, MOSCOW 1908-1917 in 84 zolotnik silver, the body decorated with floral designs relieved in shaded cloisonne enamel over a stippled gilt ground, the handle of similar design with blue enamel grounds, later French import assay mark, 12.8cm, 120.9g.

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AN ANTIQUE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL KOVSH, VASILY AGAFONOV, MOSCOW 1908-1917 in 84 zolotnik silver, the body decorated with floral designs relieved in shaded cloisonne enamel over a stippled gilt ground, the handle of similar design with blue enamel grounds, later French import assay mark, 12.8cm, 120.9g.

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