A Russian silver niello tankard and a Russian silver beaker
MAKER'S MARK APPARENTLY UNIDENTIFIED, 1847 AND ANDREJ ANDREJEW, MOSCOW, 1778
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A Russian silver niello tankard and a Russian silver beaker
Maker's mark apparently unidentified, 1847 and Andrej Andrejew, Moscow, 1778
The first of plain cylindrical form, on stepped base with three ball supports, the domed cover with fluted finial and with scroll-shaped handle, engraved with architectural scenes against foliate ground; and a tapering beaker, engraved with oval cartouches depicting birds flanked by fruits held by ribbons
13 cm. (5 in.) high
marked underneath
230 gr. (2)
Sale room notice
Below legal silver alloy
Lot Essay
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