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Lot 0187: ANTIQUE 1900S RUSSIAN SILVER WOOD PHOTO FRAMES

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A beautiful pair of antique Russian silver mounted palisander wood photo frames. An oval aperture set into each silver-bordered palisander wood frame, decorated with silver ribbon-tied floral garland swags and cascades surmounted by a silver bowknot. Both frames feature a twisted-style leg support on the back and beveled original glass. Hallmarked on the underside and each silver side with an 84 Imperial Russian silver standard, a kokoshnik mark and initials EP for Egor Pankratiev, circa 1908-1917. Egor Pankratiev's mark appears together with Faberges as well as the Grachev Brothers' mark, indicating that both firms retailed pieces from his workshop. Provenance: John Azbach Antique. Total weight: 288 g.

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Size: Frame 3 3/4 x 6 in. Image 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

February 18th, 2023

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$3,072.00