8. SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR” RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896–1908

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 15 · Part I
Auction begins: 02 May 2026 12:00
Estimate: 300-500 EUR
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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.

Condition: Good, with traces of use
Style: Modern
Country: Russia
Period: At the turn of 19th -20th century
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Silver 84
Product sizes: Height - 10.5cm, Width - 5.5cm, Depth - 3cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
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