A Russian rock crystal and silver-gilt cloisonné enamel kovsh by Orest Fedorovich Kurlyukov (1845–1916), Moscow, circa 1899–1908.
The traditional kovsh form is carved in geometric cut rock crystal, with a silver mount decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamel in stylised floral motifs. The mount is set with lapis lazuli cabochons and adorned with two mobile drops. The raised handle-form finial has an enamel cartouche and chased relief decoration.
Marked for Kurlyukov, with the 84 zolotniks standard mark and Russian assay mark.
Height: 20 cm.
Condition: Very good.
The combination of sharply cut crystal, enamelled silver mounts and cabochon stones is characteristic of the neo-Russian decorative arts of the period of Nicholas II.
