$1,364
RUSSIAN SILVER NIELLO BEAKER OVCHINNIKOV, MOSCOW, 1874. 84 Standard, assayer Victor Savinkov, Imperial warrant, Soviet era marks. Jar-shaped vessel, inscribed "Our forbearers lived very simple lives and for that lived about 100 years", 5 OT, 3 1/2"; Niello and horn 7" stirrup cup in the shape of a bird, turquoise eyes, Unmarked (Cyrillic inscription)
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2011-12-02