CARD PLATE
Creator(s): Unknown (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
The central part of the plate is silver gilt and inscribed with the name of Alexandra Iosephovna, wife of Grand Duke Konstantin with the Romanov crown above in enamel. The outer edge is engraved to imitate a basket weave. The rim simulates basket weave.
- Object name:
- CARD PLATE
- Made from:
- Silver gilt -- enamel
- Made in:
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Date made:
- late 19th Century
- Size:
- 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.124
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK Crossed anchors and scepter for St. Petersburg with 88 for silver standard; ARC for unidentified maker [On back] INSCRIPTION Alexandra Josephovna [In cursive on front, under enameled crown]
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973