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SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR” RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896–1908
SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR” RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896–1908
An elegant silver salt cellar of rare form, executed as a miniature chair with a hinged lid, represents a distinctive example of Moscow artistic silver from the late 19th to early 20th century, created within the aesthetic of National Romanticism. The composition derives from the forms of traditional Russian wooden architecture and reflects the period’s fascination with folk traditions and decorative motifs.The high shaped back with a keel-like finial and openwork aperture is stylised after architectural elements of peasant houses and carved window frames. The sculptural conception combines architectural clarity with rich decorative articulation, characteristic of Moscow workshops of this period.The surface is decorated with fine engraving and chased ornament imitating wood carving. The decorative programme includes geometric and stylised vegetal motifs, as well as a characteristic scale pattern that creates a vivid play of light. The contrast between the richly ornamented back and the more restrained body enhances the artistic unity of the object.The hinged lid is engraved with the inscription: “BREAD AND SALT”, reinforcing the symbolic meaning of the piece associated with Russian traditions of hospitality and ritual culture.Marks: Maker’s mark “A.K” (unidentified master) in a rectangular cartouche; Russian state assay mark with kokoshnik facing right and standard “84”; assay district letter “α” (Moscow assay district), 1896–1908.Dimensions: Height: 10.5 cm; width: 5.5 cm; depth: 3 cm.Weight: 59 g.Condition: Good. Minor signs of use and light surface wear, no deformations or losses.
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PAIR OF SILVER SALT CELLARS IN THE FORM OF THRONES RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1869
PAIR OF SILVER SALT CELLARS IN THE FORM OF THRONES RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1869
A pair of silver salt cellars fashioned as miniature thrones represents a characteristic example of Russian decorative silver of the second half of the nineteenth century. The architectural composition is conceived as a reduced ceremonial furniture form in which the utilitarian function is combined with a decorative and symbolic concept.The bodies are set on stepped bases with shaped plinths decorated with engraved vegetal ornament. The salt cellars feature similar decorative engraving, executed with a burin, with slight variations between them. The sides are embellished with fine linear engraving of floral motifs and ornamental bands, forming a clear ornamental structure and emphasizing the architectural plasticity of the form.The backs are designed as decorative panels with openwork cut-outs and central circular medallions with vegetal ornament. On the reverse of each salt cellar is an engraved medallion depicting a rooster.The seat is made as a hinged lid on which the proverb “Without salt and bread, half the dinner is lost” is engraved within an ornamental frame. The interior surfaces of the salt cellars are gilded.Salt cellars in the form of miniature thrones became popular in Russian silver of the nineteenth century as decorative elements of festive table settings. They symbolized the place of honor at the table and reflected the traditions of Russian hospitality, while also serving as elegant ornaments of the ceremonial table.Marks: Moscow assay mark with the image of St. George slaying the dragon; date “1869”; silver standard “84”; maker’s mark “AR” – Alexei Romanov, a Moscow silversmith active in the second half of the nineteenth century.Dimensions: Height: 8 cm; width: 6 cm.Weight: Approx. 78 g each; total weight: 157 g.Condition: Good. Minor traces of age and use, without deformations.
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Original three-finger ring made of silver and carnelian.
Original three-finger ring made of silver and carnelian.
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Chrysoprase necklace.
Chrysoprase necklace.
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Ivory box with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Ivory box with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Porcelain coffee pair
Porcelain coffee pair
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Table mirror.
Table mirror.
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Painted Meissen porcelain decorative plate
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Silver salt cellar in the form of a chair in Old Russian style, Vasily Ivanovich Ivanov Moscow, Russia, 1885
Silver salt cellar in the form of a chair in Old Russian style, Vasily Ivanovich Ivanov Moscow, Russia, 1885
An elegant silver salt cellar of rare form, executed as a miniature chair with a hinged cover, represents a refined example of Moscow silverwork of the Historicism period. The composition is conceived as a stylized seat with an openwork back, a rectangular salt compartment and a folding front panel, lending the object architectural clarity and symbolic character.Particular attention is drawn to the pierced back executed in the Old Russian style. The central panel is engraved with a flowering tree surmounted by two symmetrically placed birds - a motif rooted in folk art traditions and symbolizing abundance, fertility and harmony. This decorative element harmoniously interacts with the openwork foliate scrolls and the serrated upper edge reminiscent of traditional wood carving.The base is adorned with a relief floral ornament and softly profiled contours enhancing the decorative unity of the piece. The hinged cover is finely engraved and reveals a gilt interior, creating a striking contrast with the silver surface and emphasizing the ceremonial character of the object.Marks: Maker’s mark “VI” for Vasily Ivanovich Ivanov, Moscow, active 1870–1908; assay mark with initials “V.P” over a line and date “1885”; standard mark “84”; Moscow city mark depicting St. George slaying the dragon.Dimensions: Height: 6 cm; length: 6 cm.Weight: 67 g.Condition: Good. Partial wear to gilding and minor surface wear consistent with age. No structural damage or losses.Provenance: Private collection.
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