Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN TROMPE L'OEIL GILT-SILVER

A RUSSIAN TROMPE L'OEIL GILT-SILVER TANKARD, 1865 - St. Petersburg, 1865. The cylindrical body is engraved to simulate birch bark, a motif popular in Russian decorative arts for its evocation of national identity and rustic elegance. The hinged lid with thumbpiece is bordered by a serrated edge, echoing traditional forms. Gilded interior. Hallmarks: tankard bottom: lion, Cyrillic letters ”Э.Б”, 1863, 84 silver proof, Anchor St Petersburg mark, Kokoshnik; later addition: 875 Soviet silver proof; later addition: 875 Soviet silver proof with kokoshnik. Lid: Anchor for St. Petersburg mark, later addition: Soviet 875 silver proof and kokoshnik, 84 silver proof; later addition: 875 silver proof with kokoshnik; kokoshnik. Weight: 13.3 oz. 378 g. Dimensions: H: 5 in., (12.7 cm.) Conditions: Good condition, interior gilding well preserved. Expected light wear and traces of use, consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.