The set consists of a silver-gilt podstakannik, original glass liner, matching spoon and fitted wooden case lined with blue velvet and silk. The interior of the lid bears an engraved presentation plaque with a monogram and the inscription: “In remembrance of the Confirmation, Feb. 21st 1893.” The silk lining is stamped in Cyrillic “Грачевъ, С. Петербургъ” / Grachev, St. Petersburg.

The glass holder is of cylindrical form with a shaped handle and gilt finish. It is marked with the Grachev maker’s mark, the Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard and St. Petersburg assay marks dated 1892. The spoon also bears matching Russian silver marks.

The firm of Grachev Brothers was one of the important Russian silver workshops of the late Imperial period and supplied high-quality silver and silver-gilt objects for table use, presentation gifts and luxury commissions. This set is a fine example of Russian presentation silver, combining practical tea service form with a personal commemorative inscription.

Material:
Silver-gilt, glass, wood, velvet and silk-lined fitted case.

Marks:
Grachev maker’s mark.
Russian 84 zolotnik silver standard.
St. Petersburg assay marks.
Date: 1892.

Inscription:
“In remembrance of the Confirmation, Feb. 21st 1893.”

Origin:
Russian Empire, St. Petersburg.

Period:
Late 19th century, 1892.

Total weight of the silver: 319,4 g.
Dimensions of the box: 9 x 16,5 x 16 cm.

Condition:
Age-related wear, rubbing to the gilding, light scratches and traces of use. The box shows wear to the lining and exterior, with age-related marks. 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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