Russian silver salt cellar with cloisonne enamel. Moscow, 1891.

Russian large silver salt cellar, made in the form of a throne, in Moscow in the late 19th century. Superbly combining elements of national style and unrivaled craftsmanship of cloisonne enamel, it is an outstanding example of artistic decoration of utensils of the era of Imperial Russia. The salt cellar stands on four turned silver legs and has a complex structure with a movable back. The ornament is made using cloisonne enamel in the traditional Pan-Slavic style. The rich color ensemble includes turquoise, blue, red and white shades, gracefully intertwined with gilded silver. The central field is decorated with a symmetrical plant pattern, framed by the finest enamel inserts imitating pearl inlay. The interior is completely covered with gilding, which gives the item a special luxury. Hallmarks The jeweler`s hallmark in Cyrillic ИЧ and the assay mark with the initials ВС - assay master Viktor Savinkov, above the line and the date 1891, the Moscow city hallmark of St. George the Victorious of the period 1891-1896 ППППМА 37егг., digital designation 84th silver sample. Dimensions: Height: 11.5 cm, Width: 8 cm. Weight: 404 grams