A Russian parcel-gilt silver tankard
A Russian parcel-gilt silver tankard

MOSCOW, CIRCA 1762, WITH UNRECORDED WORKMASTER INITIALS INR, AND ASSAY MASTER WITH UNKNOWN CYRILLIC INITIALS VA

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A Russian parcel-gilt silver tankard
Moscow, circa 1762, with unrecorded workmaster initials INR, and assay master with unknown Cyrillic initials VA
Of cylindrical form, on reeded circular foot, the shoulder engraved with a double band, the foot and shoulder with gilt borders and double scroll handle, the hinged domed cover with scroll thumbpiece and inset with a coin commemorating the coronation of Catherine II, 22 September 1762, marked inside base and cover bezel
5in. (12.7cm.) high; 18oz. 10dwt. (579gr.)

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