SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE WITH A PEASANT FIGURINE KHLEBNIKOV WORKSHOP, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1880

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SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE WITH A PEASANT FIGURINE KHLEBNIKOV WORKSHOP, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1880

A rare silver salt cellar in the form of a throne with a miniature figure of a peasant, created around 1880 in the renowned Moscow workshop of Ivan Khlebnikov, supplier to the Imperial Court. The architectural composition is inspired by Russian wooden vernacular architecture: the throne’s backrest is carved with a gable and arched niche, where a cast figure of a peasant in a traditional caftan stands, holding a salt dish.
The seat bears an engraved pre-reform proverb: “WITHOUT SALT, WITHOUT BREAD — HALF A MEAL”, revealing the symbolic meaning of salt in Russian life as a sign of hospitality, sustenance, and spiritual purity.
The pierced ornamental details, meticulous finish, and expressive silhouette refer to the style of Russian archaism that dominated late Imperial applied arts. This object combines utility with cultural allegory, characteristic of Khlebnikov’s finest creations showcased at World Exhibitions.

Hallmarks: Full Cyrillic mark “ХЛЕБНИКОВЪ” with the double-headed eagle (Imperial Court supplier), Moscow city assay mark – Saint George slaying the dragon, “84” silver standard, indistinct inspector’s initials (possibly “A...”) above the line with date “18??”.

Dimensions: Width: 9.5 cm, Depth: 7.3 cm, Height: 10.5 cm

Weight: 250 g

Condition: Minor wear to gilding, scratches, and light age-related defects. Overall good condition, with a noble patina and soft luster.

Provenance: Private collection.

Condition: Good
Style: Neo-Russian
Country: Russia
Period: 19th century
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Silver 84, Gilding
Product sizes: Height - 10.5cm, Width - 9.5cm, Depth - 7.3cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
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