1893 Russian Silver Salt Cellar 875 or 84 Zolotniki Silver Moscow Assay (22 g)

$125.00
Hard to find antique Russian salt cellar in the kettle form in sterling silver (more precisely 84 zolotniki silver = 84/96 or 875 parts/1000 parts = 87.5% silver). At the time, 875 silver was Russia's fine silver standard. This piece is handsomely engraved (hand chased) with a plain rim and sits flat on three ball feet. Just splendid. Perfectly sized for a kettle full of salt! Moscow, Russia Kokoshnik mark is present and assayer and maker mark. Condition is very good, a small dings. No cracks and wear seems appropriate to age. No monogram. Weight: 22 grams. Dimensions: 1.25+" tall and 1.75" wide Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
Hard to find antique Russian salt cellar in the kettle form in sterling silver (more precisely 84 zolotniki silver = 84/96 or 875 parts/1000 parts = 87.5% silver). At the time, 875 silver was Russia's fine silver standard. This piece is handsomely engraved (hand chased) with a plain rim and sits flat on three ball feet. Just splendid. Perfectly sized for a kettle full of salt! Moscow, Russia Kokoshnik mark is present and assayer and maker mark. Condition is very good, a small dings. No cracks and wear seems appropriate to age. No monogram. Weight: 22 grams. Dimensions: 1.25+" tall and 1.75" wide Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP