COFFEEPOT FROM A TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE

Creator(s): Ivan Andreev (Silversmith)

Currently in storage

About this object

Surface is gilt with fret work patterns in various colored enamels in filigree. Design imitates wooden carving on the Russian peasant houses. Each piece has three ball feet. Three covers have mother-of-pearl knobs and are attached by chains.

Object name:

COFFEEPOT FROM A TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE

Made from:

Silver gilt -- enamel

Made in:

Moscow, Russia

Date made:

1888

Size:

17.8 cm (7 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

15.102.1

Signature marks:

Mark St. George and the Dragon VS Written in Cyrillic. Initials for Victor Savinkov, essayer in 1855-1888. Mark 1888, 84, JFA Latin script for Ivan Andreev

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973