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CUP

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The cup is footed. Around the bowl is engraved in silver a continuous spray of flowers, leaves and fruits. Same design is repeated on the saucer. Background is gilded.

Object name:
CUP
Made from:
Silver gilt
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
1863
Size:
5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.137.1
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
MARK on rim: 84 ; on bottom: St. George and the Dragon for Moscow, 84, V.S. in Cyrillic for Savinkov Victor (Moscow essaer in 1855-1888) / 1863; AO in Cyrillic for an unidentified workmaster
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973