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A Russian carved ivory clock stand with a cabinet. Kholmogory, second part of the 18th century. See similar in Russian State Historical and State Russian museums collection. Height: 30 cm.

Starting price: 250€
Estimate: 300-500€

A Russian gold-mounted and agate kovsh. Maker’s mark of Imperial Court appraiser Fridrich Kehli. Petersburg, the end of the 19th century. Dimensions: 3 x 10.2 x 7.2 cm.

Starting price: 3500€
Estimate: 4000-6000€

A Rare watercoulour on cardbord by Duke Grigori Grigorievich Gagarin (Petersburg, 1810 – Chatellerault, 1893). Karabakh warriors from the Caucase types serie. Tiflis, 1847. Dimensions: 36 x 29 cm.

Starting price: 500€
Estimate: 800-1200€

Russian Silver-Gilt and Agate Bonbonniere. Maker’s mark of Vladimir Finikov, Bolin Firm
. Petersburg, late 19th century. Agate, silver-gilt mount. 

Dimensions: 4 × 5 × 5 cm

Total weight: 58 g

An elegant bonbonniere, carved from richly banded agate in a spiraling fluted design, the swirling patterns of the stone enhanced by its warm translucency. The hinged cover continues the motif with radiating flutes and is mounted with a finely chased silver-gilt rim of foliate ornament.
The box bears the mark of Vladimir Finikov, one of the leading masters of the prestigious Bolin Firm—jewelers to the Russian Imperial Court and long-standing rivals of Fabergé. Works by Bolin are renowned for their precision and refinement, often distinguished by a restrained elegance that appealed to the aristocracy and the Imperial family.
Comparable works
Agate bonbonnieres with gilt or silver mounts by Bolin and Fabergé are preserved in the Armoury Chamber, the Hermitage, and prominent private collections. Auction examples include a V. Finikov by Bolin gold and moonstone brooch offered at Sotheby’s, Russian Sale – Works of Art, Fabergé (Lot 421, 2007) and another high-quality gold piece by Finikov sold at Christie’s under Lot 6340822.
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2007/russian-sale-works-of-art-faberge-l07113/lot.421.html
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6340822

Starting price: 3000€
Estimate: 3500-4500€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

A Russian cast silver-gilt presentation glass holder “Winter troyka” . Makers mark of Peter Baskakov. Moscow, 1908-1917. Weight: 224 g. Dimensions: 13.7 x 8.7 x 8.7 cm.

Starting price: 1200€
Estimate: 1500-2000€

A very Rare Faberge silver, engraved rock crystal and guilloche enamel vase. Petersburg, maker’s mark of Michael Perchin. 1898-1908. Inventory number: 1163. Height: 7.6 cm. Total weight: 114.8 g.

Starting price: 8000€
Estimate: 10000-12000€

Russian Carved Jasper Bear
. Petersburg or Ural, late 19th century. 
Carved jasper
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Dimensions: 5.7 × 10 × 3.3 cm.
Weight: 249.3 g

A finely carved miniature of a bear, rendered from russet jasper with careful attention to texture and stance. Symbol of strength and a national emblem of Russia, the bear was a favored motif in late 19th-century hardstone sculpture, often produced by master carvers of the Ekaterinburg region, St. Petersburg and Petergov workshops.

Starting price: 1200€
Estimate: 1500-2000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Ultra rare Swedish Trial Mauser 1913 bayonet. Only 500 of those were made and most of the bayonets were broken during the trial or scrapped afterwards. The bayonet is in used condition what is typical for this model because these were issued to the troops to test if the bayonets are worthy to be accepted in to service. Length: 48.5 cm. long in scabbard.

Starting price: 650€
Estimate: 650-1000€

An elegant Russian gold and agate cameo brooch with a nude in the original case. Maker’s mark of Andrey Karpenko for one of the most famous Imperial stonecutting jewelers Avenir Sumin, who was also an official supplier of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Petersburg, 1908-1914.
Dimensions: 4.7 x 5.7 x 1.5 cm. Dimensions of the box: 7 x 7.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 30.6 g.

Starting price: 4000€
Estimate: 5000-6000€

Antique silver? music box with singing bird. The bird animates perfectly as follows: wings flap up/down, beak opens/closes, tail flutters up/down, bird turns left/right all the while singing to a beautiful oscillating bird song that is synchronized to the bird animation. In a good working condition. 19th century. Europe. Dimensions: 5 x 10 x 6.5 cm.

Starting price: 2500€
Estimate: 3000-3500€

A Rare Soviet propaganda AGITLAK box “Communist Voluntary Saturdays Now!”. Author Khohlov. Palekh, 1940. Dimensions: 4 x 16.5 x 8 cm.

Starting price: 1800€
Estimate: 2000-2500€

An Italian specimen marble and hardstone circular top “Apollo on the quadriga”, second quarter 19th century. Pietra Dura, measuring 60 cm. diameter.

Starting price: 750€
Estimate: 1000-1500€

Hermès “Arabesques” silk scarf, Author Henri d’Origny. 1980.

Starting price: 120€
Estimate: 150-200€

Japanese National Railway Junior Official’s Dirk early type.
Leather scabbard.
Total length: 42 cm.

Starting price: 1800€
Estimate: 1800-2500€

High quality German XIX century hirschfanger hunting dagger. Museum-quality with etching, bluing and carving of great craftsmanship. Good condition. The blade has one notch, otherwise no damage. Total length: 59.5 cm. Dimensions of a blade: 44 x 3.5 cm.

Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 2500-3500€

A massive shabbat wine beaker. Poland as a part of Russian Empire. 19th century. Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm.

Starting price: 1000€
Estimate: 1200-1500€

Karl Gahn. Gold Pendant with official archival sketch.
Firm of Carl Gahn
St. Petersburg, late 19th – early 20th century
Gold, rubies, emerald, pearl; engraved and polished
Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm.
Total weight: 3.1 g

This delicate Art Nouveau pendant combines gold with colored gemstones — rubies, an emerald, and a small pearl. The stylized floral motif and graceful symmetry reflect the refined taste and craftsmanship characteristic of Carl Gahn’s workshop.
Carl August Ferdinand Gahn (1836–1899) was an Austrian-born goldsmith and jeweler who founded the firm K. Gahn in St. Petersburg in 1873. His shop on Nevsky Prospect quickly gained recognition for the sophistication and technical precision of its designs. In 1895, Gahn was appointed Jeweler to the Imperial Court, creating pieces for the Russian royal family and aristocracy. His firm was considered one of the leading jewelry houses of the Empire, standing alongside Fabergé in artistry and reputation.

Starting price: 600€
Estimate: 700-900€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

A Soviet propaganda AGITLAK folio with the portrait of a Communist party leader. Palekh, mid of the 20th century. Dimensions: 31 x 21 cm.

Starting price: 600€
Estimate: 800-1000€

A Russian ivory-carved medallion with a portrait of Empress Catherine the Great. Petersburg, the end of the 18th century.
Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1.3 cm. Total weight: 30.2 g.

Starting price: 800€
Estimate: 1000-1200€

A Russian model 1834 sawback short sword. Massive brass handle. Came from private collection from the UK. The sword was probably used in Crimean war of 1853-55 and captured by the British forces. No scabbard. Good condition with clear markings. Made in 1847. Total length: 63 cm. Dimensions of a blade: 48.5 x 4.3 cm.

Starting price: 750€
Estimate: 1000-1200€