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Antique Pair of Silver Gilt Egg Cups

$2,250.57per set
£1,645per set
€1,935.38per set
CA$3,090.82per set
A$3,459.24per set
CHF 1,806.26per set
MX$42,202.88per set
NOK 22,928.12per set
SEK 21,757.37per set
DKK 14,452.47per set
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An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver gilt egg cups; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These exceptional antique Russian silver egg cups have a circular rounded form to a swept pedestal foot. The body of each silver gilt egg cup is embellished with exceptional engraved strapwork panelled decoration. The ornamentation to the conjoined Russian egg cups incorporates a shaped cartouche to either side; one side is embellished with engraved Russian initials and the other remains vacant. The original screw fit pedestal foot of each antique silver piece features a plain circular knop to the upper portion. The two individual egg cups push fit together to conjoin and form an ovoid egg shape. Each silver egg cup retains the original gilding. The hallmarks struck to these Russian silver egg cups include: Maker's mark: JAL (untraced) Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks) City Mark: St Petersburg, Russia 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver. Condition These Russian egg cups are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The original gilding is in excellent condition. The engraved decoration is very crisp. Russian hallmarks struck to the surface and foot of each egg cup are very clear. Dimensions Height 10.3cm/4.1" Height of individual cup 5.4cm/2.1" Diameter of rim 3.9cm/1.5" Diameter of foot 3.9cm/1.5" Total Weight 2.6 troy ounces/81.2g Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: circa 1890 Origin: Russia Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these Russian egg cups.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.1 in (10.42 cm)Diameter: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A90641stDibs: LU120029906301

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