Lot Essay
A similar silver-gilt model of the tsar canon is illustrated in A. von Solodkoff, Russian Gold and Silver, Fribourg, 1981, p. 179, no. 225.
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MARKED SAZIKOV WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19TH CENTURY
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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER MODEL OF THE TSAR CANON
MARKED SAZIKOV WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19TH CENTURY
On rectangular base, realistically cast and chased, with a figure of a warrior standing below, marked at the back of the base and also inscribed in Russian 'WORK BY THE MASTER SAZIKOV' on the side of the base; also with later import marks
7½ in. (19 cm.) long
43.84 oz. (1363.5 gr.) gross
MARKED SAZIKOV WITH THE IMPERIAL WARRANT, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19TH CENTURY
On rectangular base, realistically cast and chased, with a figure of a warrior standing below, marked at the back of the base and also inscribed in Russian 'WORK BY THE MASTER SAZIKOV' on the side of the base; also with later import marks
7½ in. (19 cm.) long
43.84 oz. (1363.5 gr.) gross
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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