Lot Essay
A comparable tankard by Sazikov was sold Christie's, London, 27 November 2017, lot 405.
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MARKED GRACHEV BROTHERS WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, OVERSTRIKING THE MARK OF SAZIKOV WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, ST PETERSBURG, 1865-1868
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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER TROMPE L'OEIL TANKARD
MARKED GRACHEV BROTHERS WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, OVERSTRIKING THE MARK OF SAZIKOV WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, ST PETERSBURG, 1865-1868
Globular, body and handle cast and chased to simulate basket-weave, with a similarly chased detachable cover, the rim engraved with initials 'EL', interior gilt, marked under base and on cover
9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) high
42 oz. (1,310 gr.)
MARKED GRACHEV BROTHERS WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, OVERSTRIKING THE MARK OF SAZIKOV WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, ST PETERSBURG, 1865-1868
Globular, body and handle cast and chased to simulate basket-weave, with a similarly chased detachable cover, the rim engraved with initials 'EL', interior gilt, marked under base and on cover
9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) high
42 oz. (1,310 gr.)
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