A Russian Khodynka 'Cup of Sorrows' 1896 commemorative beaker in gilt and enamelled steel
A Russian Khodynka 'Cup of Sorrows' 1896 commemorative beaker in gilt and enamelled steel, as distributed to the public to mark the coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra in May 1896, 10cm (4in) high
A catastrophic stampede amongst revellers celebrating the coronation, caused partly by rumours that these commemorative beakers each contained a gold coin, led to 1,389 deaths at Khodynka Field, Moscow.
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Several chips to enamel as usually seen and with typical minor manufacturing flaws, generally very fine.
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A Russian Khodynka 'Cup of Sorrows' 1896 commemorative beaker in gilt and enamelled steel, as distributed to the public to mark the coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra in May 1896, 10cm (4in) high
A catastrophic stampede amongst revellers celebrating the coronation, caused partly by rumours that these commemorative beakers each contained a gold coin, led to 1,389 deaths at Khodynka Field, Moscow.
Condition Report:
Several chips to enamel as usually seen and with typical minor manufacturing flaws, generally very fine.
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