1749/​8675

Moscow master, late 18th century

A Russian silver covered gravy boat, gilt interior, engraved with edgings and acanthus border, ivory handle and finial, front with noble crowned double monogram Cyrillic B for Benckendorff. Maker's mark AE, assayer Andrei Titov 1796, Moscow town mark. Weight c. 222 gr. H. 9 cm. L. 19 cm.

Benckendorff was a Russian noble family, who was close to the Russian Imperial Court.

Condition

Minimal wear due to age and use.

Auction

Russian, 4 December 2017

Category

Silver ▸ Russia

Estimate

8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
4,000 DKK