An Imperial Russian 88 standard gilded silver and shaded cloisonne enamel kovsh by Feodor Ruckert, retailed by Faberge, Moscow, 1896-1908, with scratched inventory # 2080C. Of traditional oval form with high sides and hook handle, the entire exterior fully covered with exceptionally executed, vibrantly colored shaded cloisonne enamel in a variety of floral and foliate designs against a seafoam green ground further having a dark red upper border; the handle decorated en suite.