Pavel Ovchinnikov, c.1880

bulbous shape, the body with red enamel work and silver dragonfly, spider and leaf motifs with a spider web background, the domed pull off cover with a silver leaf and a silver bug, gilt interior

Measurements:

weight 335 grams, height 16cm

Exhibited:

Comparative example; a full tea service incorpating a tea caddy, in this pattern of Ovchinnikov, including a number of tea spoons sold at Sotheby's 26 April 2006, New York, $36,000

• EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
• sold $9,000 Incl BP