A Russian Cloisonné Enameled Gilt Silver Tea Caddy Feodor Rückert, Moscow, circa 1890, with scratched inventory number 9138 5-1/8 x 4-1/8 x 3-3/4 inches (13.0 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm) 516 grams PROVENANCE: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Russian Art, May 24, 1977, lot 451; Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Russian Art, April 10 & 11, 1979, lot 402; Sotheby's New York, Russian Art, April 16th, 2008, lot 417; John Atzbach Antiques, Bellevue, Washington, acquired from the above; Acquired from the above by the present owner. Please compare this lot to one almost identical with Tiffany & Co. inventory no. 9549 sold, Sotheby's New York November 4, 2010, lot 14. This inventory number appears to be in conformity with Tiffany & Co. number series Tif0.9138 as discovered by Anna and Vincent Palmade. Please see their article published in this catalog, page 193. Heritage Auctions is grateful to Anna and Vincent Palmade for their assistance with the research of this lot. Masterpieces of Russian Enamel from an Important American Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved