RUSSIAN SILVER PUNCH SET, V. AGAFONOV, 1894

RUSSIAN SILVER PUNCH SET, V. AGAFONOV, 1894

A BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN SILVER PUNCH SET IN ORIGINAL BOX.

Vasiliy Agafonov, Moscow, 1894.

Comprising a bowl (bratina) with kovsh-form ladle, tray and six cups, all with matte finish surfaces and gilded interiors,

engraved with Roman numeral 25 (most likely representing 25 years of service) and initials VOD (Vasily Osipovich Dent) in Cyrillic.

The tray with engraved inscription in Russian: “To Vasily Osipovich Dent as a token of sincere love and respect from the Mechanical Department of the Yaroslavl Grand Manufacture”,

dated “August 15th, 1869-1894”.

In original leather trimmed wooden box, the lid applied with a plaque engraved in Russian: “From the Manager and Office of Workshops. Locksmiths, Machinists, Modellers, Blacksmiths, Hammermen, Casters, Woodturners, Decorators, Gasmen, Steammen, Greasers, Stokers and others.”

Hallmarks: A.S. under the date 1894, 84 silver standard, Moscow, 'V.A.' in Cyrillic for Vasily Agafonov.

Weight: 72.5 o., (2,065 g.)

All pieces are in good condition. Light surface wear due to age. Interior gilding is well preserved. Heavy wear to the leather-trimmed wooden box, and the key is missing.

Provenance: Sotheby's Russian Works of Art, Faberge & Icons, 5 June 2018, lot # 378.

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Dimensions: Tray: D: 13 15/16 in., (35.4 cm.), bowl: 5 1/8 in., (13 cm.), width (widest part) 6 7/8 in., (17.5 cm.), ladle: L: 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.), cups: H: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.), case:16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm.) x 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm.) x 5 7/8 in., (15 cm.)

Condition: Very good overall condition. No visible signs of damages or restoration. Interior gilding well preserved. Heavy wear to the leather trimmed wooden box, key is missing.

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