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Russian Silver Gilt Egg Cups - Antique Circa 1890

£1,645.00

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver gilt egg cups; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection

SKU A9064

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.



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Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark

Origin: Russia

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.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these Russian egg cups.


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"


2.6 troy ounces/81.2g


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