Lot 230 - RUSSIAN SILVER HARDSTONE & ENAMEL APPLE GUM POT W DIAMONDS

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Lot 0230: RUSSIAN SILVER HARDSTONE & ENAMEL APPLE GUM POT W DIAMONDS

Seller: FD115 (75)

A Russian hand carved hard stone desktop gum pot (glue vessel).Carved from banded agate/hardstone in the form of an apple, the piece rests on a cast leaf-and-dart silver-gilt base ring. The vessel is fitted with a pull-off stopper featuring a mucilage brush, topped with a guilloché-engraved cap, a realistic silver-gilt stem, a carved frosted crystal leaf, and a polychrome enameled ladybug. The collar of the vessel is set with a ring of small rose-cut diamonds (untested). The bottom is marked with the 84 silver standard and makers mark. Russian Silver and Gold Wares, Hand Carved Figurines, Jewelry, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Total weight: 348.95 g.

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Very Good Condition. The hardstone body is free of chips or cracks. The silver-gilt mounts show minimal wear. The enameled ladybug and carved leaf are intact. The diamond-set collar appears to have all stones present. The brush is intact.

4 x 2 in. The measurements are approximate

Auction Date

May 16th, 2026

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$2,048.00