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18th Century Russian Exceptional Silver-Gilt Niello Tankard, Moscow, c.1766

$11,687.04
£8,495
€9,925.15
CA$16,055.25
A$17,526.93
CHF 9,228.15
MX$209,952.22
NOK 118,024.58
SEK 107,758.40
DKK 74,143.17

About the Item

Antique 18th century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt impressive lidded tankard, parcel gilt, of traditional tapering form on a spreading foot, the sides chased with gilt putto masks and trailing foliage and scrolls on textured silver ground, applied with an elaborate, cast thumb-piece and scroll handle, the hinged cover cover decorated with a Catherine II, 1762-1796, AE medal, 1774, Peace With Turkey. Lid and base hallmarked with Imperial Russian silver marks (875 silver standard), Assay master B.A (unknown), Moscow, year 1766, Maker's mark in Cyrillic A.B C (unknown silversmith, active 1766-1768, see Russian hallmarks, Postnikova -Loseva, page 207) Condition: In great condition, no damage, just wear. Size: Height 20cm Width 21 x 14cm Weight 1175g.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1766
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Excellent Condition - No Damage, Just Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A64071stDibs: LU1348224134912

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