Lot Essay
The inscription loosely translates to 'Wisdom and Generosity of Spirit above all things'.
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CYRILLIC MAKER'S MARK TM OVER K, MOSCOW, ASSAY MASTERS MARK OF M. MOKEYEV, 1721-22
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A Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver Beaker
Cyrillic maker's mark TM over K, Moscow, assay masters mark of M. Mokeyev, 1721-22
The slightly tapering circular section beaker with a gilt rim and foot, engraved with a medallion depicting St. George slaying the dragon surrounded by a cyrillic inscription, contained in a later fitted leather case
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3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) high, 3oz. (94gr.)
Cyrillic maker's mark TM over K, Moscow, assay masters mark of M. Mokeyev, 1721-22
The slightly tapering circular section beaker with a gilt rim and foot, engraved with a medallion depicting St. George slaying the dragon surrounded by a cyrillic inscription, contained in a later fitted leather case
See Illustration
3 5/8in. (9.2cm.) high, 3oz. (94gr.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium