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MAKER'S MARK OF PETER SEMENOV, MOSCOW, 1753
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A Russian silver teapot
Maker's mark of Peter Semenov, Moscow, 1753
Of bullet form, on spreading base, the body and the hinged flat cover chased and cast with rocailles, scrolls, foliage and cartouches with eagle and dolphine, curved spout terminating in a bird's head, ivory scroll handle, baluster-shaped ivory finial
24.8cm. (9.3/4in.) long
Marked on base and cover
714gr. gross
Maker's mark of Peter Semenov, Moscow, 1753
Of bullet form, on spreading base, the body and the hinged flat cover chased and cast with rocailles, scrolls, foliage and cartouches with eagle and dolphine, curved spout terminating in a bird's head, ivory scroll handle, baluster-shaped ivory finial
24.8cm. (9.3/4in.) long
Marked on base and cover
714gr. gross