CARD PLATE

Creator(s): Unknown

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 Constantine 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:

19th c.

Size:

16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.124

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

MARK on back: crossed anchors and scepter for St. Petersburg with 88 for silver standard; ARC [transcription] for maker

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973