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MARKED WITH THE CYRILLIC INTIALS OF VASILII SEMENOV, MOSCOW, 1868.
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A silver-gilt niello kvass cup
marked with the Cyrillic intials of Vasilii Semenov, Moscow, 1868.
Baluster-shaped, the body decorated with niello geometric design and Russian indscription 'Our Grandfathers ate simply and lived for a hundred years', between bands of niello strapwork arabesques and plain ridges, further strapwork on the rims, scroll handle with ridges, gilt interior, marked on base
4 5/8in. (11.8cm.) high
10oz. (280gr.)
marked with the Cyrillic intials of Vasilii Semenov, Moscow, 1868.
Baluster-shaped, the body decorated with niello geometric design and Russian indscription 'Our Grandfathers ate simply and lived for a hundred years', between bands of niello strapwork arabesques and plain ridges, further strapwork on the rims, scroll handle with ridges, gilt interior, marked on base
4 5/8in. (11.8cm.) high
10oz. (280gr.)