SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A ROUND LOAF WITH TEXTILE IMITATION AND MINIATURE CHAIR-SHAPED SALT HOLDER SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A ROUND LOAF WITH TEXTILE IMITATION AND MINIATURE CHAIR-SHAPED SALT HOLDER SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A rare silver salt cellar of ceremonial use, intended to be placed atop a wedding loaf (karavay) — the symbolic centerpiece of a traditional Russian matrimonial welcome. The body is shaped as a stylized round bread with a hinged lid, surmounted by a miniature salt vessel in the form of a chair — an allegorical representation of home, stability, and the foundation of family.

The surface is crafted in the complex trompe-l’œil technique: a finely grained background imitates the bread resting on a rushnyk — a ritual embroidered cloth. The edge is decorated with a fringe-like border and ornamentation in the form of a filigree frieze composed of circular rosettes and geometric patterns. This decorative composition highlights the ethnographic spirit of the piece and the refined craftsmanship of the silversmith.

Hallmarks:City mark of Saint Petersburg from the last quarter of the 19th century, featuring the city arms and silver standard “84” in an oval cartouche — the Imperial Russian silver mark. Assay mark: Cyrillic initials “М.А.” above a line with illegible digits — assay master active in Saint Petersburg between 1877 and 1885. Maker’s mark: Cyrillic initials “Н.И.” in a rectangular cartouche — attributed to an unidentified St. Petersburg silversmith.

Dimensions: Diameter of base: 9.5 cm. Height with closed lid: 7.5 cm
Weight: 182 g
Condition: Excellent. Interior gilding is even and intact, without wear. The surface shows no deformations, losses, or restorations. Hinge is stable and functional. Hallmarks are crisp and legible. Fully authentic object with minimal signs of age.
Provenance: Private collection.

Condition: Good
Style: Neo-Russian
Country: Russia, St. Petersburg
Period: 19th century
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Silver 84, Gilding
Product sizes: Height - 7.5cm, Width - 9.5cm, Depth - 10cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
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