Russian Empire, Moscow

1882

Ovchinnikov factory

Silver, enamel; painting, casting, chasing, gilding, repousse, filigree enamel

9.4 x 9.4 x 5.6 cm

Marks: “П.ОВЧИННИКОВЪ”, two-headed eagle; “И..../1882", "8..", Moscow city coat of arms (scratched)

Square casket on four feet, with two handles, with detachable lid, decorated in the Russian style with filigree enamel. The casket walls are adorned with foliage pattern of fancy flower with spreading out in mirror symmetry curly leaves on repousse background. The walls top and bottom edges are emphasized by the belts comprised of white and green enamel geometric ornament, supplemented by golden stars, filigree bundle and a row of white enamel filigree rings. Multi-petal rosette enclosed encircled by filigree enamel rings in the center of the detachable lid. The rosette is placed in ornately shaped medallion on white background with polychrome flower garland. The lid corners are decorated by leaves-curls on repoussed background. The casket handles are in the form of the stylized roosters. Feet are in the form of a bird claws resting on balls. The enamels color scheme is based on the combination of white, blue, light blue, turquoise, green, red and light lilac tints.