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SILVER SALT THRONE WITH OPENWORK BACK RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

SILVER SALT THRONE WITH OPENWORK BACK RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A rare silver salt cellar in the form of a throne, with a tall, intricately pierced back executed in chisel technique. The composition combines geometric and vegetal motifs characteristic of the Moscow Neo-Russian style of the late 19th century. The upper part of the back is decorated with a complex openwork pattern centered around a solar emblem, symbolizing prosperity and well-being. The trapezoidal body features profiled edges and a geometric border. The interior is richly gilt, giving the piece a festive appearance while protecting the silver from salt corrosion.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark “МР”; assay mark “84” with Moscow city emblem, corresponding to the 84 silver standard.Dimensions: Height: 8.5 cm. Width: 7.5 cm.Weight: 75.4 g.Condition: Good. Minor surface wear and light patina, partial loss of gilding. No deformations or restorations.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Pair of portrait miniatures Louis XV and Marquise de Pompadour

Pair of portrait miniatures Louis XV and Marquise de Pompadour

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Gilded silver coffee pot

Gilded silver coffee pot

Crystal serving dish with silver finish

Crystal serving dish with silver finish

Porcelain figurine Mountain goat

Porcelain figurine Mountain goat

French porcelain set

French porcelain set

Chinese painted porcelain vase

Chinese painted porcelain vase

A collection of 13 painted plates by famous Russian painters

A collection of 13 painted plates by famous Russian painters

Decorative plate Tautumeita

Decorative plate Tautumeita

Porcelain figurine Ballerina

Porcelain figurine Ballerina

SILVER SALT THRONE WITH PROVERB. MASTER S. M. IKONNIKOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1880

SILVER SALT THRONE WITH PROVERB. MASTER S. M. IKONNIKOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1880

An expressive example of Russian silverware from the second half of the 19th century, executed in the form of a ceremonial throne with a high sculptural back and a hinged lid. The salt throne derives from ancient Russian dining traditions, where salt occupied a position of honor at the table as a symbol of prosperity, hospitality, and domestic well-being. The composition is architecturally conceived, featuring a stepped base, a pronounced pedestal, and a richly articulated ornamental program.The decoration is executed in fine engraved technique and incorporates geometric bands, stylized vegetal motifs, and elements characteristic of the Pan-Slavic Revival. The sides of the backrest are adorned with fantastical birds rendered in a Neo-Russian ornamental idiom. The central field of the back is organized as an architectural portal with symbolic motifs referencing Old Russian decorative vocabulary. The interior of the salt compartment is fully gilded, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the object.The inner surface of the hinged lid bears an engraved proverb:“Without salt and bread, a meal is only half complete,”highlighting the philosophical and folkloric significance of the piece and its connection to traditional customs and domestic rituals.Marks:Maker’s mark “СИ” in a square - S. M. Ikonnikov, Moscow silversmith; Assayer’s mark with initials “A.A” above the date “1880” - Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev, Moscow assayer; Silver standard mark “84”; Moscow city mark depicting Saint George slaying the dragon.Dimensions: Height 10.5 cm; width 8.5 cm; depth 6 cm.Weight: 160 g.Condition: Good condition. Silver with natural patina. Gilding to the interior well preserved. Minor signs of age and careful use consistent with the period.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Porcelain figure Flute player

Porcelain figure Flute player

Painted porcelain vase

Painted porcelain vase

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.

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.

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SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR”, SERGEY IVANOVICH AGAFONOV MOSCOW, 1890

SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR”, SERGEY IVANOVICH AGAFONOV MOSCOW, 1890

A rare silver salt cellar in the form of a miniature chair, executed in the Moscow workshop of Sergey Ivanovich Agafonov in 1890, represents a striking example of Russian decorative silver of the Late Historicism period. The composition is conceived as a stylised chair with a high shaped back, a hinged front panel, and a rectangular compartment for salt. This transformation of a utilitarian object into a miniature architectural form lends the piece a strong decorative and symbolic character.Particular expressiveness is achieved through the ornamental program inspired by traditional Russian wooden architecture. The backrest is designed as the façade of a peasant house with a gabled roof, pierced windows, and carved decoration reminiscent of window frames and gables of Northern Russian dwellings. The hinged lid is adorned with a medallion depicting a rooster, one of the traditional motifs of folk art, while the inner side bears the engraved proverb: “Without salt and bread, half the meal is gone.” This synthesis of folk wisdom, symbolic imagery, and refined miniature craftsmanship makes the object highly characteristic of Moscow silver of the late 19th century.The form is well-balanced and sculpturally coherent. The lower part of the body is decorated with engraved geometric bands, enhancing the resemblance to carved wooden prototypes. The interior is gilded, in accordance with both the aesthetic preferences of the time and the practical function of the object.Marks: Maker’s mark “S.A.” – Sergey Ivanovich Agafonov, Moscow, active 1870–1897; Assay mark “L.O.” over a line with date “1890” – Olex Lev Fyodorovich, Moscow, 1890; State assay mark “84”; Moscow city mark depicting St George slaying the dragon.Dimensions: Height: 10 cm; Width: 8 cm; Depth: 5.5 cm.Weight: 120 g.Condition: Good. Minor traces of use, light surface scratches, and slight wear to the gilding. No deformations or losses. Fully functional.

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Painted Meissen porcelain decorative plate

Painted Meissen porcelain decorative plate

Porcelain figure National son with national daughter

Porcelain figure National son with national daughter

Art Deco ceramic figure Woman with a dog

Art Deco ceramic figure Woman with a dog

Porcelain figurine Ballerina

Porcelain figurine Ballerina

Crystal vase

Crystal vase with silver finish

Crystal vase with silver finish

Ceramic interior item Knight in the tower

Ceramic interior item Knight in the tower

Porcelain figure Chess game

Porcelain figure Chess game

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Porcelain figurine ``Georgian Princess Tamara``

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Silver serving set. 19-20th centuries. Germany.

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Porcelain Goat. Rosenthal

Porcelain Goat. Rosenthal

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Round wooden box.

Round wooden box.

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Trumpet-shaped glass vases on a marble base with gilded bronze (pair)

Trumpet-shaped glass vases on a marble base with gilded bronze (pair)

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

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Music box, 19th century.

Music box, 19th century.

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Still life with rowanberries

Still life with rowanberries

Table lamp with porcelain.

Table lamp with porcelain.

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Art Nouveau wardrobe

Art Nouveau wardrobe

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Mind porcelain vase

Mind porcelain vase

Porcelain vase with gift inscription

Porcelain vase with gift inscription

A pair of salt cellars in a gift case.

A pair of salt cellars in a gift case.

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