A SILVER-GILT NIELLO BEAKER
A SILVER-GILT NIELLO BEAKER

MARKED WITH UNKNOWN CYRILLIC INITIALS AK, MOSCOW, 1842

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A SILVER-GILT NIELLO BEAKER
marked with unknown Cyrillic initials AK, Moscow, 1842
Cylindrical form with two carved cartouches enclosing the statue of Peter the Great by Falconet and view of St. Petersburg on gilt stippled ground within stylized scrolling foliage on similar ground, marked on base
35/8in. (9.3cm.) high
5oz. (162gr.)

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