Continental Champlevé Enameled Alexander II Brass Napkin Ring. Circa 1870. Cylindrical, overall enameled i...

Description

Continental Champlevé Enameled Alexander II Brass Napkin Ring
Circa 1870

Cylindrical, overall enameled in cobalt blue decorated with foliate scrolls in brass within red enameled border, with the crowned initial A for Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (r. 1855-1881) in brass on bright yellow ground, within cartouche, the opposite side with vacant brass medallion on yellow ground-1 1/2 in. wide

Provenance:
Purchased at Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, New York

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