18th Century Russian Exceptional Silver-Gilt Tankard, Moscow, c.1745

An exceptional, fine and impressive 18th century, German silver gilt beaker made in Hanau; part of our continental silverware collection. This exception...

The richly embossed silver-gilt exterior surface exhibiting robust motifs of eagles perched upon leafy scrolls, flowerheads foliate motifs, the interior exhibiting a fine gilt washed interior. The underside of the base bearing impressed Moscow assay mark, alderman makers mark for Fyodor Petrov (working 1759-1784) date stamp for 1784. Measuring 3.3/8” high x 2.7/5” dia. Weight, 94 grams. Examples of 18th century Russian silver...

An exceptional, fine and impressive Russian silver gilt and niello enamel beaker, an addition to our Russian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Russian silver gilt beaker has a cylindrical, tapering form. The surface of this antique beaker is embellished with a fine niello enamel scene depicting a structural rooftop skyline behind a towered brick wall, incorporating cloud designs on the matte textured upper portion. The ornamentation to the beaker is flanked with two opposing chevron style borders. The upper rim of the beaker is encircled with an applied moulded border. The hallmarks struck to the beaker include: Maker's mark: ?? (Andrey Shikhin / ?????? ?????, Tver) Assay mark: ??, 1827 (Nikolay Dubrovin/??????? ????????) Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks) City mark: St George slaying the dragon (Moscow, Russia) The surface and interior of this exceptional example of antique silverware retains the original gilding. 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver Condition This antique Russian Niello...

Without hallmarks. Silver drinking cup with smooth edges, handles in the shape of a crowned animal (rampant lions with curved tail towards the back) and a decoration at the bottom o...

Without hallmarks. Container known as catavinos (wine tasting cup) or tembladera with two flat handles in the form of closed "S" (with simplified vegetable decoration) and a line "d...

Without hallmarks. With property initials. Container known as catavinos (wine cup) or tembladera with two curved flat handles decorated with simplified plant elements, and a line of...

Without hallmarks. Container known as catavinos (wine tasting cup) or tembladera with two handles in the form of closed "S" flat and a line "of snacks" (shell-like shapes) enhanced ...

This exquisite antique tankard dates back to the 19th century Imperial Russia and is crafted from solid silver adorned with intricate niello work. The tankard features a traditional ...

Bernegal, 18th century. Silver, with hallmarks. Weight: 55 g. Spanish 18th century wine vase, with Vidal hallmark and wide and low bowl, slightly rounded to the base, following the typology of this glass in the Hispanic Baroque. The two vertical handles...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver drinks tray; an addition to our ornamental Russian silverware collection. This fine antique Russian silver tray has an oval shaped form. The surface of the drinks tray is embellished with engraved floral and foliate sprays incorporating eight circular vacant cartouches subdivided by rosette designs. The ornamentation to the tray encompasses a large vacant circular cartouche. The raised rounded border is ornamented with applied moulded decoration to the rim. This impressive Russian silver tray is fitted with a plain rounded hallmarked handle to either end. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this tray include: Maker's mark: ?.?.? (untraced) Assay mark: A.C , 1871 Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks) City mark: St George slaying the dragon (Moscow, Russia) This assayer could be either Aggey Grigoryevich Svechin or Aleksandr Alekseyevich Smirnov 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver Condition This antique tray is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional condition in keeping with age. The engraved ornamentation is all very crisp. The Russian silver hallmarks...