A RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT-SILVER AND NIELLO LIDDED TANKARD, OVCHINNIKOV, 1878

Of cylindrical form with raised horizontal bands, decorated in niello with scrolling foliage and rosettes surrounding circular reserves depicting Moscow's Triumphal Gate and Petrovsky Palace, an engraved monogram, and a vacant cartouche beneath the handle. The hinged lid bears a matching monogram and foliate decoration within a notched border. Fitted with a curved handle and pierced thumbpiece. Gilt interior. The underside bears the maker's mark "П. ОВЧИННИКОВЪ" beneath the Imperial eagle, Moscow city mark, "84" silver standard, and a partially worn dated assay mark. Weight: 19.2 o., 544 g.

Dimensions: H: 4 3/4 in., (12 cm.), W: 5 1/8 in., (13 cm.)

Conditions: Very good condition overall, minor signs of wear and use.

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