Russian Silver and Niello Enamel Beaker - Antique 1865

This exceptional antique Russian silver beaker has a plain cylindrical, tapering form.

The surface of this antique beaker is embellished with a niello enamel pattern incorporating a vacant shield shaped vacant cartouche to one side.

The upper rim of the beaker is encircled with an applied moulded border.

The hallmarks to the underside of this antique silver beaker include:

Maker's Mark: AO (Aleksey Osipov)

Assay mark: B.C* 1865

Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks**)

City Mark: St George slaying the dragon (Moscow, Russia)

* This assayer could be either Viktor Vasilyevich Savinsky or Veniamin Vasilyevich Savinsky

** 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver

Maker: Aleksey Osipov

Date: 1865

This fine antique beaker is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The Russian hallmarks struck to the underside of the beaker are all clear in keeping with age and location.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Diameter of rim 7.1cm/2.8"

Diameter of foot 5.4cm/2.1"

Height 7.4cm/2.9"

4.4 troy ounces/135g