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Unknown — A parcel-gilt silver tankard, Sergei Agafonov, Moscow, circa 1885
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A parcel-gilt silver tankard, Sergei Agafonov, Moscow, circa 1885

A historical Russian silver tankard with partial gilding, crafted by Moscow silversmith Sergei Agafonov in the late 19th century. The work exemplifies fine craftsmanship and decorative metalwork traditions.

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Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 676

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Unknown, A parcel-gilt silver tankard, Sergei Agafonov, Moscow, circa 1885

A historical Russian silver tankard with partial gilding, crafted by Moscow silversmith Sergei Agafonov in the late 19th century. The work exemplifies fine craftsmanship and decorative metalwork traditions.

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Related themes

Circa 1885, Tankard, Parcel-Gilt, 19th Century, Silver, Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Functional Object, Historical, Moscow, Ornamental, Elegant, Gilt, Russian

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Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art