Cloisonne is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to the surface of the object to be decorated, which is usually made from copper, forming cells or cloisons, each of which holds a single colour of enamel paste which is then fired, and ground and polished.

The champleve technique also uses an enamelling technique, but the cells are formed by carving into the surface ot the object, or in the casting.

The cloisonne technique has been in use since the 12th century BC in the west, but the technique did not reach China until the 13th or 14th century. It became popular in China in the 18th century. Initially bronze or brass bodies were used, and in the 19th century copper, at which time the quality of th eitems produced began to decline.

Chinese cloisonné is the best known enamel cloisonné, though the Japanese produced more...

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A Russian enamel egg, a rare gilt silver cloisonne enamel egg,…

A Russian enamel egg, a rare gilt silver cloisonne enamel egg, having 84 Russian mark that is combined with Moscow city mark 1882-1899 and crafted by Ivan Khlebnikov 1867-1871. The egg separates in two haves and is profusely decorated in polychrome…

A silver metal, cloisonne Imperial Russian belt buckle with…

Imperial Russian Cloisonne Belt Buckle, 27g

A silver metal, cloisonne Imperial Russian belt buckle with unverified Russian marks, Wt 27 grams

A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel vesta case, maker's marks…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Silver Vesta Case

A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel vesta case, maker's marks rubbed, Moscow 84 standard, 1896-1908. Height 5 cm.

A rare Russian silver-gilt 84 cloisonne enamel round box,…

Rare Russian Silver-Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Round Box, Orlov, 1885

A rare Russian silver-gilt 84 cloisonne enamel round box, Dimitry Orlov, circa 1885, of compressed circular form, vericolour overall, the hinged cover and base decorated with a star and central rosette design, bordered with a ring of beads and a band of…

A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel round box, by Gustave…

Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Round Box by Klingert, 1893

A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel round box, by Gustave Klingert, Moscow, 1893, of compressed circular form, decorated in varicolour enamel overall, the hinged cover and base with a rosette design, encircled with turquoise beads, and a band of…

A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel patch box, Moscow, circa…

Russian Enamel Patch Box, Moscow 1908

A Russian silver 84 cloisonne enamel patch box, Moscow, circa 1908, of circular form, the cover decorated in vericolour stylised flowers, scrolls and beads. Kokoshnik mark to lid and underside of base. 36gms total weight, 1.4 cm high, 4.4 cm diameter.…

Russian silver kovsh having cloisonne enamel finish with…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Silver Kovsh, 1888

Russian silver kovsh having cloisonne enamel finish with foliage heads and flower decoration. Showing 84 mark with Moscow city mark. Maker Grachev Brothers. Assay master Mikhail Aleksandrovich Pereselegin. Date1888.

Antique Russian enamel silver spoons comprising red enamel…

Russian Enamel Silver Spoons Set

Antique Russian enamel silver spoons comprising red enamel silver spoon painted with St Petersburg coat of arms with small cloisonne floral spoon, silver spoon and silver gilt large spoon stamped CP 56 total silver weight 144g 27 cm long, (4)

Russian silver cloisonne miniature egg son stand measures 3.2…

Russian Silver Cloisonne Miniature Egg on Stand

Russian silver cloisonne miniature egg son stand measures 3.2 cm (egg)

A small Russian silver & cloisonne box Moscow, circa 1908-1916,…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Silver Box

A small Russian silver & cloisonne box Moscow, circa 1908-1916, the small hinged rectangular case nicely decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in scrolling floriate motifs, the lid opening to a gilt wash interior. Maker's mark for Orest Kurlyukov, with…

Two Russian silver & cloisonne spoons Moscow, circa 1892,…

Russian Cloisonne Silver Spoons, Moscow 1892

Two Russian silver & cloisonne spoons Moscow, circa 1892, comprising a tea spoon and straining spoon, both decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in floriate motifs set within a geometric border. Maker's marks for Ivan Saltikov, with a Russian silver 84…

A large Russian silver & cloisonne spoon Moscow, circa 1908,…

Russian Cloisonne Spoon with Vibrant Enamel Decoration

A large Russian silver & cloisonne spoon Moscow, circa 1908, the back of the bowl decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in floriate motifs set on a geometric ground. Maker's marks for Abdurashid Gabiev, with a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. Total…

A pair of Russian silver & cloisonne spoons circa 1900, the…

Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoons, 1900

A pair of Russian silver & cloisonne spoons circa 1900, the back of the bowls nicely decorated with vibrant cloisonne enamels in floriate motifs set within a beaded border. Marked E.H, with a Russian silver 84 Zolotnik mark. 10.3 cm long, 3 cm wide

A Russian silver and cloisonne cream jug, baluster shape with…

Russian Cloisonne Silver Cream Jug

A Russian silver and cloisonne cream jug, baluster shape with scroll handle, raised on three ball feet, the walls and handle decorated with polychrome enamel cloisonne. 84 Zolotnik mark and makers' mark under the base. Height 7 cm

A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel egg on stand,…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Egg on Stand, 1908-1926

A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel egg on stand, maker's mark Ca, Moscow, 1908-1926, the ovoid body in two sections, decorated in the round with foliate panels and patera enlivened with foil backed enamel highlights, on a pale blue ground, opening…

A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel serving spoon or…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Serving Spoon by Grigori Sbitriev

A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel serving spoon or ladle, Grigori Sbitriev, Moscow, 1908 - 1917, gilded heart shape bowl, the underside enamelled with a central interlocking geometric design within white beaded border surrounded by stylised…

A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel kovsh, 26 Artel, Moscow,…

Russian Silver and Cloisonne Enamel Kovsh and Spoon

A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel kovsh, 26 Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917 and a silver and cloisonne enamel spoon, Moscow 1899-1908, (2), the small kovsh with raised prow and hook handle, enamelled with a trailing flower and leaf border above foliate…

A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel cigarette case, Pavel…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Cigarette Case by Pavel Ovchinnikov

A Russian silver and cloisonne enamel cigarette case, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1908-1917, the rounded rectangular case enamelled to front and back with a central floral medallion within a floral field, a scrolling lozenge border forming a cartouche,…

A Russian silver cloisonne salt, of circular form with applied…

Russian Cloisonné Salt with Enamel and Turquoise

A Russian silver cloisonne salt, of circular form with applied turquoise, blue and emerald green enamel, on three small bun feet. Russian assay marks

A Russian gilt silver enamel and cloisonne box, circa 1910. Of…

Russian Enamel Gilt Silver Box, Moscow, c. 1910

A Russian gilt silver enamel and cloisonne box, circa 1910. Of rectangular form, embellished with symmetrical scrolling floral and foliate designs, marks for Moscow Aii.

A cloisonne silver napkin ring in the Russian manner, bearing…

Russian-style Cloisonne Enamel Silver Napkin Ring

A cloisonne silver napkin ring in the Russian manner, bearing zolotnik 84 standard, in coloured enamels with a foliate and floral design throughout with two cabochon purple stones between white beaded borders; marked twice to interior of rim and acid…

A cloisonne and silver hip flask in the Russian manner, bearing…

Russian-style Cloisonne Silver Hip Flask, 1893

A cloisonne and silver hip flask in the Russian manner, bearing 1893 date and assay of Lev Fridrikhovitch Oleks, Imperial court cypher and maker's marks for Grachev Bros, the heavy curved compressed flask with a screw top with hinge to the body, and…

A Russian.875 silver and cloisonne Matchbox case, circa…

Russian Cloisonne Matchbox Case, Late 19th Century

A Russian.875 silver and cloisonne Matchbox case, circa 1899-1908, with zolotniki 84 and unclear assay and cyrillic maker's marks, the matchbox case of typical form with tendrils and floral motifs in white, aqua cobalt green and red enamel upon a beaten…

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel small beaker, Moscow…

Russian Enamel Beaker, Moscow 1887

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel small beaker, Moscow 1887, the sides decorated with polychrome foliate designs within white beaded circular borders, on ball feet, engraved date and initials to interior rim, stamped no. 875 in oval, 84 standard,…

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel salt, Moscow 1896…

Russian Enamel and Silver-Gilt Salt Pair

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel salt, Moscow 1896 and a Russian silver gilt salt, Moscow 1874, the enamel salt with circular with the tapering sides decorated with polychrome flowers and leaves entwined with a blue and white ribbon scroll,…

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel tea glass holder, I.…

Russian Enamel Tea Glass Holder

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel tea glass holder, I. Saltikov, Moscow, 1899-1908, decorated with polychrome flowers and scrolling foliage on stipled ground, angular scroll handle 84 standard, 6.5 cm high

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel bonbonniere, Gustav…

Russian Enamel Bonbonniere by Gustav Klingert, 1890

A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel bonbonniere, Gustav Klingert, Moscow, circa 1890, the body enamelled with flower heads and leaf scrolls on stipled ground with turquoise dot borders, 84 standard, 6 cm diameter

A large Russian silver and cloisonne enamel beaker, Ovchinnikov,…

Russian Cloisonne Enamel Silver Beaker, Ovchinnikov, Moscow 1889

A large Russian silver and cloisonne enamel beaker, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1889, the flared sides decorated with polychrome foliate motifs to shaded ground, a central dividing band highlighted with three stylised flower head medallions and multiple borders…

Russian silver: Sifting spoon, cloisonne enamel and gilt.…

Late 19th Century Russian Cloisonne Enamel Sifting Spoon

Russian silver: Sifting spoon, cloisonne enamel and gilt. Moscow assay marks circa late 19th century.

Russian silver: Sifting spoon and tongs decorated in cloisonne…

Cloisonne Enamel Sifting Spoon and Tongs, Russian Silver

Russian silver: Sifting spoon and tongs decorated in cloisonne enamel and gold gilt. Moscow assay marks. Beautifully weighted, 114 grams. VG condition (2 items)

Two Russian silver and cloisonne enamel cases and a Russian…

Russian Silver and Cloisonne Enamel Cases and Snuff Box

Two Russian silver and cloisonne enamel cases and a Russian silver and enamel snuff box 1899-1908 the cases decorated with flowers amongst scrolls and foliage, workmaster initials, Moscow, 84 zolotniks ; the snuff box with a shaped panel depicting a…

A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel egg shaped vessel…

Russian Enamel Garnet Egg-Shaped Vessel with Swan Design

A Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel egg shaped vessel profusely decorated in polychrome enamels and garnets, three panels with swans amidst foliate and scroll surrounds, studded with seven garnets, raised on three legs terminating in hoof feet,…

Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel cigarette case,…

Russian Silver Cloisonne Cigarette Case with Imperial Eagle

Russian silver gilt and cloisonne enamel cigarette case, applied with a gold Imperial eagle in a central medallion, marked for Moscow, c. 1880, 88 silver standard. Length 10 cm