19th Century Russian Gilt Silver water pail / bucket Tea Strainer , RARE Lighting Painted on linen or fine

Painted on linen or fine canvas

With Animals

minor veneer losses at bottom base

This wonderfully intricate mid 19th century table cabinet is made of a beautiful light wood and inlaid with bovine bone

Orchid Pattern

19th Century Russian Gilt Silver water pail / bucket Tea Strainer , RARE Lighting Painted on linen or fineRussian Gilt Silver Figural Water Pail Bucket Tea Strainer With engraved Stave Decoration. Fits on the end of tea pot spout for hands free use. Hallmarks for 84 Silver Standard, St. Petersburg. Unidentified Maker's mark (AL) Late 19th Century 1860 1899 Measurement: 2 1 2 inches high Aprox. 27grams Condition: Silver has it's gilt gold interior intact, very light tarnish, some silver paste remnants. Handle is not perfect curve, original tea spout