Russian Silver and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Salts – Antique Circa 1920. These fine antique Russian silver salts have a circular rounded form, onto a circular collet base. The surface of these Russian salts are embellished with fine and impressive cloisonné scrolling foliate designs using various tones of blue, red, green and white sections of polychrome enamel, all on a matte gilded background. The enamel designs are encompassed with applied silver paralleling rope twist ornamentation. The upper and lower rims are further accented with paralleling bands of white enamel circular motifs. The anterior and interior surfaces of these antique salts retain the original gilding. The hallmarks to the underside of these Rissuan antique salts include. Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks). City Mark: St George slaying the dragon (Moscow, Russia). This maker could be either Vasily Andreyev or Vasily Akimov . 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or. These Russian antique salts are a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition in keeping with age. The original gilding has wear in keeping with age. The enamel is in perfect condition. The Russian hallmarks struck to the underside of each salt are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware. 1.9 troy ounces/60.3g. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. For more details see our About Us. FREE OF CHARGE to all customers – including national and international deliveries. The item “Antique Russian Silver and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Salts” is in sale since Thursday, December 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Russia”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle on Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Total Weight: 1.9 troy ounces/60.3g
- SKU: A8736
- Diameter of rim: 3.7cm/1.5″
- Diameter of base: 2.9cm/1.1″
- Age: 1900-1940
- Height: 3cm/1.2″
- Condition: Antique/ Excellent
- Origin: Moscow, Russia
- Date: Circa 1920
- Form: Circular tapering form
- Period: Antique
- Type: Salt Cellar
- Brand: Unbranded
- Featured Refinements: Antique Russian Silver Enamel
- Maker: Unknown
