Russian Silver Service in Art Nouveau Style. 13th Moscow Artel. Early 20th Century

This exquisite silver service, created at the beginning of the 20th century, is an outstanding example of Russian jewelry art in the Art Nouveau style. Made by the masters of the 13th Moscow Artel, it combines the elegance of smooth natural lines, decorative plant motifs and complex geometric patterns characteristic of the artistic direction of the era. The decanter is decorated with the finest engraving with plant patterns, intertwined leaves and stylized flowers. The base of the product is complemented by openwork cutout elements, giving it lightness and sophistication. The decanter handle is made in a complex curved shape, characteristic of Art Nouveau, and is equipped with stylized curls. The glasses (12 pieces) are decorated with engraved plant and geometric motifs. The upper part of the body is decorated with a complex geometric pattern in the form of spiral elements, creating the impression of movement. The tray has an asymmetrical shape with elegant engraved details: stylized leaves, geometric figures and intricate patterns. The service includes a decanter, a tray and a set of 12 silver glasses. A distinctive feature of the set is not only the highest quality of execution, but also a dedication inscription on the decanter body, testifying to its historical significance: In fond memory of my dear beloved father, commander Vasily Petrovich Logvinov, From the sincerely devoted and loving Cossacks of the Life Guards 1st Kuban Cossack Hundred of His Majesty`s Own Convoy. Date 23.02.1912 Hallmarks: Hallmark of the Moscow Punching Directorate 1908-1917 with an image of a girl turned to the right, the numbers 84 assay value in an oval. Hallmark 13 A in a rectangle corresponding to the 13th Moscow Artel. The head of a girl in a kokoshnik turned to the right, corresponding to the hallmark of the Moscow Assay Office of the Russian Empire for the period 1908-1917. Dimensions: Decanter: height 28.8 cm, diameter 11 cm. Tray: length 31.5 cm, width 22 cm. Shot glass: height 8 cm, base diameter 3.5 cm. Weight: 1405 grammes.

Historical background: Colonel Vasily Petrovich Logvinov (1864-1923) The service presented to Vasily Petrovich Logvinov is associated with his military service and high merits to the Russian Empire. Military career: January 15, 1906 - by the Imperial command, enlisted in His Majesty`s Own Convoy with a renaming to the former rank of Yesaul. February 4, 1906 - re-appointed commander of the Life Guards 1st Kuban Cossack Hundred. February 24, 1912 – Acting Assistant to the Convoy Commander for the combat unit. March 25, 1913 – Promoted to the rank of Colonel (with seniority from March 25, 1912). December 28, 1912 – Dismissed from service with uniform and pension.The service is not only a valuable work of art, but also a historical relic closely associated with the military elite of the Russian Empire. It was presented to Logvinov by his subordinates in 1912, probably in honor of his retirement on December 28, 1912.