2 December 2015
A Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set
35,000-50,000 GBP
RETAILED BY GiSH, MOSCOW, 1908–1917, 84 STANDARD
Height of the teapot 13.5 cm, of the sugar bowl 12.5 cm, of the milk jug 7.5 cm, length of the sugar tongs 14 cm.
Comprising a teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and sugar tongs; teapot and sugar bowl with hinged covers and mother-of-pearl insulators, all pieces enamelled with shaded polychrome floral and foliate motifs against pastel pistachio-coloured ground, purple ornament within beaded borders to the lower sections, gilt interiors.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.