The polished silver surface features gracefully curved stems, leaves and fine engraved details. The asymmetrical shape gives the piece an attractive and unusual appearance.

The exterior bears Russian silver hallmarks, including the 84 zolotnik standard (875/1000), and a maker’s mark.

Origin: Russian Empire
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Material: 84 zolotnik silver (875/1000)
Decoration: Floral engraving and monogram
Dimensions: 3.3 × 5 × 5 cm
Weight: 28 g

Condition is shown in the photographs.

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The vessel is of slightly tapering scalloped form, raised on a shaped base and fitted with an elegant curved handle. The body is divided into vertical panels and engraved with ornamental cartouches, floral sprays and scrolling motifs. The interior retains gilding, creating a warm contrast with the silver exterior.

The underside is marked with the maker’s initials “A.M.”, the date 1854 and the Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard. The 84 zolotnik mark corresponds to high-grade Russian silver, approximately equivalent to 875/1000 silver. The maker and assay office should be confirmed by direct hallmark reference, as the city / assayer mark is not fully clear from the photographs.

Russian silver drinking vessels of the mid-19th century were often made with shaped lobed bodies, engraved decoration and gilt interiors, combining practical table use with decorative refinement.

Material:
Silver, gilt interior.

Marks:
Maker’s initials A.M.
Date: 1854.
Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Period:
Mid-19th century, 1854.

Dimensions:
Height: 13 cm.

Weight:
219.2 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, light scratches, rubbing to the gilding and silver surface, small marks and traces of use. Hallmarks are visible on the underside. Condition is shown in the photographs.

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A small Soviet silver-gilt scent bottle or miniature perfume flask of flattened form, fitted with a short chain. The compact shape and decorative gilded surface make it an attractive small silver object for collectors of Soviet silver, perfume accessories and decorative personal items.

The body is decorated with engraved floral ornament and has a warm gilded surface. The surface shows age-related wear, dark oxidation, rubbing to the gilding and visible scratches, consistent with use and age.

The piece is marked with the 875 silver standard and a Soviet head hallmark. The assay office letter is not clearly readable from the photographs and should be checked under magnification.

Origin:
Soviet Union.

Period:
Mid-20th century.

Type:
Scent bottle / miniature perfume flask.

Material:
Silver-gilt, 875 standard.

Technique:
Silverwork, gilding, engraving.

Decoration:
Engraved floral ornament and chain attachment.

Marks:
875 silver standard with Soviet head hallmark. The assay office letter is not clearly readable from the photographs.

Dimensions:
5 × 4.5 × 1 cm.

Weight:
17.9 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, oxidation, rubbing to the gilding, surface scratches and marks. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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