Russian silver salt shaker throne. 19th century.

Russian silver salt-cell-throne of the 19th century, in the neo-Russian style, with a stylized motif of a carved spinning wheel or casing. With an engraved ornament of a towel and wickerwork on the lid and back of the salt shaker. On the inner surface of the lid, a chicken in the field is engraved, which probably embodies the well-known slogan of diligence: The chicken pecks grain by grain and will be full. Moscow brand of the last quarter of the 19th century. 84 sample of silver. Double-headed eagle. Master IAS. Perhaps Sveshnikov Ivan Alekseevich. Silverware factory owner. 1866-1897 7x8x5 cm. Weight: 89 gr.