EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE RUSSIAN CAUCASIAN LARGE SILVER KOVSH, c.1880
A kovsh (drinking vessel) of characteristic form decorated with engraving and applied niello. The Cyrillic letters read 'MOSCOW VLADIMIRSKY', and the niello floral design exhibits a typical Pan-Slavic style with a touch of Caucasian influence. Ca. 1880s. The same kovsh is also housed in the State Historical Museum, Moscow - please refer to the image.
CONDITION: Very good, with niello well preserved. For further information, please refer to the pictures and feel free to contact us via email with any questions.
PROVENANCE: 1. From A.Vostrikov's collection, representing the THIRD generation of Russian emigration in the USA, New York; 2. Antique Arena Inc, Brooklyn, New York, USA, May 08, 2021 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
LARGE SIZE: L. 12 1/2 inches (32 cm). Weight: 17.0 oz (484 grams).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $3,000 - $15,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver kovshs were sold on Live Auctioneers, Chrietie's and Sotheby's for $26,700 (1 year ago), $37,500 (10 years ago), $88,300 (12 years ago), and $169,000 (3 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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WIKIPEDIA: The Kovsh is a traditional drinking vessel or ladle from Russia. It was oval-shaped like a boat with a single handle and may be shaped like a water bird or a Norse longship. Originally the Kovsh made from wood and used to serve and drink mead, with specimens excavated from as early as the tenth century. Metal Kovsh began to appear around the 14th century, although it also continued to be carved out of wood and was frequently brightly painted in peasant motifs. By the 17th century, the Kovsh was often an ornament rather than a practical vessel, and in the 19th century it was elaborately cast in precious metals for presentation as an official gift of the tsarist government.

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