Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO

A RUSSIAN SILVER AND NIELLO CHOCOLATE CUP, 1889 - A Russian silver-gilt teacup nielloed with a roundel of a horseman in a rural landscape within foliate ornaments, stylized scrolling handle decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers. Hallmarks: illegible maker's mark, 84 Russian silver standard, assayer's mark dated 1889. Weight: 8.1 oz., 230 g. Dimensions: H: 5 in., (12.8 cm.); W: 5 1/4 in., (13.5 cm.) Conditions: Good condition. Normal 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.