The works of the most famous Russian silversmiths continue section of arts and crafts. The magnificent giant (38.5 x 22 cm) silver mug, decorated with painted enamels, on top of which Dragon Knight strikes mace - is a unique example of the masters of the company Ivan Khlebnikov (1899-1908 gg., estimate 50-65 thousand dollars.).
 Rare Preservation and craftsmanship silver instrument for wine (tray, pitcher and eight shots in the original case) from Pavel Ovchinnikov, decorated with polychrome enamels, was created in 1899-1908, and in the Soviet era was a diplomatic gift: a silver plate nailed to the case, is engraved the inscription: "Mr. Ambassador, Maulana Raghib Bey a good memory of the great joint trip through the beautiful Turkey. Voroshilov "(estimate 200-250 thousand dollars.).

In workshops Ivan Tarabrova was created gift silver, decorated with cabochon stones, bucket (1899-1908 gg., Estimate 35-50 thousand dollars.), A remarkable artistic level not only work, but also impressive size (50h25h24 see). Offered for auction icon, "The Lord Almighty», is clearly made to order in a typical "Russian style", is decorated with a silver and enamel salary - a fine example of craftsmanship silversmiths Tarabrova (late XIX-early XX centuries., Estimate 40 - 50 thous.).

After the Russian silver - Russian glass: elegant, decorated with double-headed eagle cup of clear glass with a monogram of the Empress Elizabeth (Russian, late 1740s - early 1750s., Height - 27.2 cm ). On the opposite side of the cup, created by one of the XVIII century Russian plants (plant Maltsov or plant Nemchinovs), a composition consisting of military trophies. Estimate 6-8 thousand.

Among the top lots, "jewelry" section - decorated with diamonds and rubies, brooch "Kabinetskaya» - an example of the Faberge workshop commissioned by the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty (1908-1917 gg., Estimate 10-15 thousand dollars .). Cabinet called the agency within the Ministry of the Imperial Court in charge of property deeds of the Romanov dynasty, the structure of which was a special storage room with a large supply of precious things: for gifts of emperors and empresses of his subjects - a sign of royal favor. Second Faberge brooch (gold, silver, diamonds, rubies) at these auctions - romantic fantasy design - refers to a time when things were created best diamond company (1880-1890-ies., 50-60 thous.).

Decorated with diamonds and diamonds brooch "Bouquet», consisting of three large bloomed flowers and one bud at the bottom, "tied with ribbon", is a great and a rare example of jewelry the second half of the XIX century. (Estimate 30-40 thousand dollars.). Golden letter opener (1893-1909 gg., Estimate 8-10 thous.), Decorated with bone, diamonds and sapphires and kept the "native" Case is made in the workshop of the court of Charles the supplier Ghana, whose works are highly valued by collectors.


And finally, one of the most remarkable, both in art and in the historical sense of the May auction lots - a fireplace set in the "Russian" style, made of nickel-plated bronze with majolica parts and inserts, and consisting of a clock and a pair of candelabra on six candles (1876, 200-250 thous.). The most likely creator of a unique headset, which has no analogues in museum and private collections, should be considered as Hippolytus Monighetti Antonovich (1819 - 1878) - one of the largest domestic decorative and applied art from the second half of the XIX century. Set was first demonstrated at the World Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876, marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. American newspapers have described in great detail and highly praised exhibition of work, and clear demonstration of the descriptions in the media can serve as photos, filled during the exhibition and is now stored in Philadelphia, Free Library of Philadelphia.