KOVSH, traditional Russian glass, in vermeille gilded silver and multicolored cloisonne enamelled decorations and inserts of semiprecious stones. Signed Klebnikov, one of the greatest Russian silversmiths. Some information: the kovsh, is a Russian oval-shaped drink container, similar to a boat, with a handle on one side and a spout on the other. and was used to drink apple juice or medovukha, a traditional alcoholic drink. From the 1800s it was produced using precious metals with elaborate enamel decorations, becoming a symbol of the Tsarist empire that used them as gifts to officially reward the most loyal and faithful servants. The greatest Russian silversmiths will devote themselves to its production, turning them into finely and richly decorated antique masterpieces. Price 2700