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Russian gift silver punch set. A. Ivanov factory. Moscow 1895
Russian gift silver punch set. A. Ivanov factory. Moscow 1895
Luxurious gift silver punch set made in 1895 at the Ivanov Andrian Terentevich factory, consisting of a bowl, a tray on legs, five cups and a ladle, is an example of high jewelry art of the late 19th - early 20th centuries, made in the style of Russian romanticism. All items in the set are decorated with the finest engraving with plant motifs, complemented by medallions with a geometric pattern along the edges. The inner surfaces of each element of the set are covered with gilding, which emphasizes their refined decorativeness and luxury. Hallmarks: initials in two letters AI Ivanov Andrian Terentevich - owner of a factory of silver tableware and other products, founded in 1893, known until 1917, numbers 84 corresponding to the silver sample, city hallmark of Moscow St. George the Victorious on a horse, hallmark of the assay master of Moscow - Artsybashev Anatoly Apollonovich - initials AA above the numbers 1895. Total weight is 2300 grams. Historical background: Ivanov Andrian Terentievich is an outstanding master of silversmithing and the owner of a factory founded in 1893. The production became famous for the high quality of its products and artistic execution. In 1897, 15 people worked at the factory: 8 men and 7 teenagers. The annual production volume was 8,000 rubles. Ivanov`s works are presented in the collection of the State Historical Museum in Moscow (GIM), which confirms their artistic and historical value.
Begins 02.05.2026
SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES
SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES
An elegant silver cabinet figure of a knight created in the tradition of German Historicism of the first quarter of the 20th century. The sculpture depicts a warrior in full ceremonial armor holding a sword and shield, standing on an architectural pedestal of complex polygonal form. The figure is executed with pronounced decorative expressiveness: the cuirass, lamellar elements of the thigh armor, richly ornamented pauldrons and the helmet with a plume are carefully modeled. The silver surface is worked in repoussé and partially chased techniques, creating a refined play of light and emphasizing the relief structure of the armor.A distinctive artistic feature of the object is the face carved from ivory. This contrast of materials, typical of German cabinet sculpture from the late 19th to early 20th century, enhances the effect of polychromy and gives the figure a vivid and theatrical character. The shield is decorated with a relief depiction of an armored hand with a weapon, while the pedestal is enriched with cartouches, mascarons and small sculptural figures of fantastic animals placed at the corners. The entire composition reflects the aesthetics of Renaissance armorial and funerary sculpture reinterpreted within the tradition of Hanau collectible silver.Marks: Maker’s mark of the Efes workshop; German state silver marks in the form of a crescent and crown; silver standard mark “800”.Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm.Weight: 840 g.Condition: Good collectible condition.Provenance: Private collection, Hesse. Expert report: Dr Daniel Suebsman, 2025. CITES certificate available.
Begins 03.05.2026
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