Antique Russian Imperial Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Gustav Klingert Moscow 1894 Recently Added The figural group depicting two

The figural group depicting two distinguished elder Japanese gentlemen engaged in the game of Go

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36 cm X 27

the kovsh decorated with stylized multi-color floral & foliate motifs against a silver ground

Antique Russian Imperial Silver Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Gustav Klingert Moscow 1894 Recently Added The figural group depicting twoA fine quality antique Russian Imperial silver tea caddy, engraved in the Chinoiserie style, by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1894. Gustav Klingert worked as a master for Karl Faberge before opening his own Moscow factory workshop in 1865. He exhibited widely, Paris, New York, Chicago & London. He exported his wares to the United States through Tiffany & Co and his work rivalled that of the very finest Russian makers, Klingert received the Imperial warrant