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TUMBLER

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A plain band at top and bottom with turning near lip. Two medallions, each with some buildings flying flags done in niello on a stippled ground. Between them are large leaf sprays in niello on a stippled ground. Tumbler is gilded inside and out.

Object name:
TUMBLER
Made from:
Silver gilt -- niello
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
1840
Size:
5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
13.105
Class:
NIELLO
Signature marks:
MARK; MONOGRAM on bottom: St. George and the Dragon, 84, illegible, AK; JD
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973