RECTANGULAR TRAY FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE
Creator(s): Firm of Nicholls and Plincke (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
The rectangular shape has rounded corners. The outer border is a continuous row of acanthus leaves. The sloped sides have a wave motif: [transcription]. In the center is an irregular medallion centering the Russian Imperial eagle. The feet are in the form of four inverted leaves.
- Object name:
- RECTANGULAR TRAY FROM THE ORLOV SERVICE
- Made from:
- Silver -- parcel gilt
- Made in:
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Date made:
- 1859
- Size:
- 54.9 x 44.5 cm (21 5/8 x 17 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.114
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK hallmarks: 1. crossed anchors and scepter for St. Petersburg, 2. A.M. 1859 for tester and date; 3. 84 for silver value; 4. P K for silversmith firm and Imperial eagle; inventory number impressed in large numbers 204 and engraved No. 204 and number 4839 scratched
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973