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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