TALL COVERED CUP
Creator(s): Firm of Sazikov (Firm) , Ignatii Pavlovich Sazikov (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
Large beaker tapering upward is resting on spreading foot. Encircling the top and bottom of the beaker are wide bands of elaborate borders that consist of interwoven foliate and interlace patterns. Both borders are connected by the series of almond-shaped medallions designed to imitate large cabochon stones typical for the Russian metalwork of the 17th century. A narrow border of beads alternated with diamond-shaped ornamentation around the top of the beaker simulates gems encrusted ornamentation as well. The cover with ornate pierced border culminates in an elaborate finial that looks like a miniature dome topped with Islamic half-moon decoration. Three ogee-shaped ornaments are projecting outwards from the finial. All decoration is done in repousse. Oxidation process used to increase the contrast between the relief decoration and background.
- Object name:
- TALL COVERED CUP
- Made from:
- Silver -- parcel gilt
- Made in:
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Date made:
- 1851
- Size:
- 18 in. (45.7 cm)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.625.1-2
- Signature marks:
- HALLMARKS Sazikov with imperial warrant [the double headed eagle is stamped above the name in cyrillic], crossed anchors inside a circle [for St. Petersburg], P·D / 1851 [essayer's mark in Cyrillic for Pavel Petrovich Dmitriev, registered in St. Petersburg 1841-51], 84 [silver standard] [on base of cup]; 84, Sazikov with imperial warrant [bottom of lid] INSCRIPTIONS I IX 37 [scratched on gilt ban, on the top of the foot of cup]; X [scratched on cup at bottom in strapwork]
- Credit line:
- Museum Purchase, 2000