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A RUSSIAN SILVER & MALACHITE 3-PIECE DESK SET the malachite base formed by
three interlocking circles with beveled edges and resting on bun feet. The
front set with an elaborate silver cartouche with Cypher and dated 1907.
At center a pierced column base collar with bell flowers and acanthus.
Inside a plinth with swags and bows containing a glass liner and with
stepped cover with nielloed globe finial with geographical locations in
Cyrillic. On the left a servants bell, on the right a covered container of
classical form decorated with acanthus. The matching two-light candle
stands resting on stepped malachite bases with bun feet and supporting
ornate arms of scrolling foliage. Marked Moscow circa 1880 and with
indistinct Cyrillic maker's mark, possibly "*.O." Exquisite! Height of
candlesticks 9.5 inches (24 cm). Height of primary fixture 9.25 inches
(23.5 cm), width 16.4 inches (41.7 cm). Estimate $20,000-$30,000 |
