Description
Oval kovsh in vermeil silver, large dimension in the shape of a peacock. The entire piece is decorated using the cloisonné technique (blue, white, pink, green), with flowers, leaves and patterns reminiscent the body of the bird. The spout is the head, with two red stones for the eyes, and the handle represents the a big queue.
Provenience Russia
Hallmarks
Hallmark in cyrillic “Ivan Khlebnikov”, name of the master silversmith
Hallmark “NX”, initials of the silversmith
Hallmark “84”
Hallmark “horse and rider” San Giorgio, the department 1891/1896 (the imperial double-headed eagle was used until 1741, then was replaced)
