Caddy Shovel

Description:
St. George the dragon and '1897.' Delicate all over enameled scoop back and handle heavily embedded with ruby stones and enameling of royal blue, aqua, cobalt, white, violet, soft blue, and white on gold field. Wire scroll gold work accents and surrounds elaborate enameled design. Stem is rope turned before elaborate enameled handle which ends in finial knob.
Additional Information: shovel; scoop; St. George; dragon; Marked with shield on back of joint, 84 silver mark, upside down "U" and "O" Moscow arms of the city
Category Other - Arts and Antiques
Reference Number 00956
Maker/Artist Russian
Materials Silver; enamel; rubies; gold
Measurements 4.5 x 1.5 in
Time Period 1897



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