Russian Egg in gilded silver and enamel (SOLD)

Egg in gilded silver and polychrome cloisonné enamels, a true jewel of Russian master silversmiths. -------- Dimensions: height 14 cm diameter 10 cm --------- Egg weight 381 gr. ------------ Support weight 45 gr. --------- Very rich workmanship with multicolored enamels with vegetal volutes, flowers and red bunches on a black background. ------------ The large size, remarkable for these rare and precious artifacts, increases the incredible variety of decorations and enameled cells. ---------- The egg can be opened in half with a concealed joint and rests on an openwork silver frame with three grooved feet. ---------- Work of high executive level and exceptional stylistic perfection. ------------ Russian master goldsmith Nikanov Zolotov - Kostroma ----------- Silver hallmarks 84 zolotnik (875°°) --------- Period 1899 - 1908 -------------