Russian c. 1900’s Art Nouveau Faberge Reversible Brooch / Pendant

Material: 56 gold and diamonds

25 mm x 53 mm, W: 10.7 gram
Hallmarks: 56 zolotniks (14K) and “ЭК” for Faberge master Erik Kollin

Russian c. 1900’s Faberge Gold and Diamond mounted Brooch

In the form of a naval anchor made of white gold with a entwined red gold serpent mounted with five rose cut diamonds and amethust eyes.

Material: two-color 56 gold and diamonds.

44 mm x 36 mm, W: 8.5 gram
Hallmarks: 56 zolotniks (14K) and “КФ” for Karl Faberge, on the loop: 56 and "BA" for Faberge master Victor Aarne.

By repute presented by the Tsesarevitch to a doctor serving on the Russian Imperial yacht.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Russian Gold, Enamel and Diamond-set Brooch

Round shape with border set with small diamonds, a bust of Catherine the Great in the center and inscription "Catherine II - Em[ress] and Sovereign of All-Russias". With Catherine II's cypher on the back.

Material: 56 zolotniks gold, rose cut diamonds

Ø 43 mm, W: 28.9 gram
Hallmarks: 56 zolotniks (14K) and Maker's mark "BK"

Russian Gold and Black Ruby Bracelet

Round shape with a large central stone and chain secured clasp.

Material: 56 zolotniks gold, black saphire

Ø 57 mm, W: 13.8 gram
Hallmarks: 56 zolotniks (14K) St. Petersburg town mark and and Maker's mark "HT"

Russian Gold and Diamond mounted Tie Clip

In the form of a platinum Russian Imperial crown mounted with 11 rose cut diamonds and single amethist on a yellow gold clip decorated with two diamonds and two amethists .

Material: platinum, two-color 56 gold, rose cut diamonds, and amethists.

L: 72 mm, W: 11.6 gram
Hallmarks: 56 zolotniks (14K)

Large c. 1900’s Art Nouveau American Object of Vertu Beetle Brooch

Material: 18 kt gold, enamel, cabuchone saphires and emeralds, and pave set diamonds

Hallmarks: "18 k "

Very large c. 1900’s European Art Nouveau Object of Vertu Beetle Brooch

Material: 14 (?) kt gold, guilloche enamel, cabuchon rubies and pave set diamonds

Hallmarks: unmarked

Large c. 1900’s Art Nouveau European made Chicken Brooch

Material: 14 kt gold, cabuchone rubies and emeralds, saphire, pear and pave-set diamonds

Hallmarks: unmarked

Russian Gold, Silver and Enamel Frame

Round shape surmounted by the Imperial crown, with a deep red translucent enamel and a central gold medallion depicting Catherine II in ornamental laurel leaf border with decorative elements in two color gold above and below .

Material: Two-color 56 gold, 84 silver
Hallmarks: unclear 84 zolotniks mark on the frame.

Russian c. 1950s gilt silver, enamel, ivory and stones decorated presentation Coffee set in the Imperial Pan Slavic style made in Caucasus.

Such Pan Slavic style silver objects were made in the Caucasus in 1950-1960's using traditional techniques to be presented by the Soviet government as gift to visiting foreign dignitaries.

This 6-person complete set consists of 16 items including a solid silver tray all profusely decorated with polychrome enamel, hand-carved ivory, semi-precious stones, filligree and hand chased ornamentation. This richly decorated "over the top" set will enrich any Russian silver collection or serve as an original and memorable present.

Complete matching Russian Imperial porcelain six-person tea set of 16 items produced by Kuznetsov Porcelain Manufacture in Volkhov.

* Technique & Material: Glazed porcelain gilt and enamel, hand-painted ornamenation.
* Markings: Kuznetsov Porcelain Manufacture
* Age: late 19th century
* Condition: Showing very minor wear, very minor scratches and minor chips and hairline cracks on plates.

A matching pair of porcelain tea pots in Provincial style produced by Kuznetsov Porcelain Manufacture in Moscow.

Of similar design in two sizes, having a globular gilt body with etched foliate trails enclosing heart shaped reserve painted with flowers on a blue ground, blue printed mark.

Large H: 19 cm (7 1/2 in), small H: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in)

* Technique & Material: Glazed porcelain gilt and enamel hand colored.
* Markings: Kuznetsov Porcelain Manufacture
* Age: c. 1870s
* Condition: Showing very minor wear, very minor scratches and minor paint loss.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Fancy porcelain bowl produced by Gardner Manufacture.

With wide gilt rim over a foliate band, the exterior with classical motifs against a blue ground.

H: 10 cm (4 in), ø 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in)

* Technique & Material: Glazed porcelain gilt and enamel hand colored.
* Markings: Gardner Porcelain Manufacture
* Age: c. 1830s
* Condition: Showing very minor wear, very minor scratches and minor gilt loss.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Fancy mid 19th century porcelain cup and saucer set by a provate maker.

With wide gilt rim, base and handle, the exterior with a scene of two angels holding a torch and a rose, flying through a cave against a gold ground. With a matching saucer also gilt en suite.

* Material: Glazed porcelain gilt and enamel hand colored.
* Markings: Unmarked
* Age: c. 1850s
* Condition: Superb original condition.

Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory Centerpiece.

The circular dished top with straight sides and flat bottom with sold red bands against a white ground with gilt details, raised on a pedestal base with a circular foot.

* Material: Glazed porcelain gilt and enamel.
* Markings: Blue Alexander II mark.
* Age: c. 1850s
* Condition: Superb original condition.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Russian gilt bronze figure goup.

Realistically modeled ormolu group, depicting a horse drawn carriage carrying two barrels on a paved street among two ther standing barrels.

L: 26 cm (10 in)

* Technique & Material: Gilt bronze (ormolu)
* Markings: unmarked
* Age: mid 19th century
* Condition: Showing very minor wear, very minor scratches and minor gilt loss.

Empreror Nicholas I Commemorative Silver Table Medallion

Stamped with Moscow 1908-1917 88 zolotniks silver hallmark

The bust of the Tsar facing left wearing uniform and helmet of the Imperial Cuirassier Regiment after a portrait by P. Brusnitzin, 1859, surrounded by Russian Inscription: Nicholas I, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, Born 23 June 1796, Died 18 February 1855, within raised laurel leaf border, framed with ring for outer suspension. Leather backed

ø 10 cm

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

c. 1890's gilt silver charka stirrup cup in the shape of the parade helmet of Life-Guards Cuirassier regiment.

Realistically modeled, cast and chased. Parcel gilt. The front applied with enameled star of the order of St. Andrew.

Stamped with St. Petersburg 84 zolotniks silver hallmark and maker's mark ЕДУАРДЪ.

H: 7 cm (2 3/4 in), W: 127 gram

Silver case pocket watch made by a Swiss maker George Favre Jacot for the Russian market in early 1900's.

Porcelain face marked in Cyrillic "George Favre Jacot , Locle" . An unusually wide large silver case stamped on the inside with numerous silver markings including Russian silver mark - "84" zolotniks . Marked on the side of the case -- "George Favre Jacot / Locle, Suisse" With original winding key and chain. The mechanism is also appears to be original to the watch.

It is marked in Russian: Русскiе часы / Анкеръ 15 Камней / ГЕОРГЪ ФАВРЪ ЖАКО / Локлъ / Верный ходъ ("Russian Watch / Ancher 15 stones / George Favre Jacot / Locle / Correct Movement.")

Russian imperial c. 1872 Silver Enameled Plate

Decorated with 2-color floral enamelled design and covered with a realistically rendered Trompe d'Oeil napkin.

Hallmarks: On the napkin: "84" zolotniks (875/1000) silver purity mark dated 1872, Royal purveyer's eagle mark, maker's mark "CC" for Sergei Stroganov. On the bottom: "91" zolotniks (925/1000) silver purity mark, Moscow town mark, and unreadable maker's mark.

D: 15.5 cm (6 in), W: 249.6 gram (8.8 oz)
Condition: Minor enamel loss othrewise, superb original condition.

Provenance: Well known American dealer, available upon request.

Russian Imperial enameled silver teaglass holder.

In traditional shape with mutichrome enameled floral motifs.

Hallmarks: On the bottom: "84" zolotniks (875/1000) Moscow silver purity mark, maker's mark "Б и Г. "

Condition: Superb original condition, no problems of any kind.

Russian Imperial c. 1856 heavy gilt silver charka cup.

With a twisted handle, decorated with chased scenes of flowers.

Hallmarks: On the bottom: "84" zolotniks (875/1000) silver purity mark, St. Petersburg town mark, maker's mark "C.S" for Carl Siewers, and Assayer's mark of Alexander Mor dated 1856.

H: 8.5 cm (3 1/4 in), W: 110.6 gr (3.9 oz)

Condition: Superb original condition, no problems of any kind.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Russian Imperial c. 1890 gilt silver tea cup and saucer.

In traditional shape, decorated with engraved gilt circular medallions surrounded by stylized floral ornamentation. Cup gilt inside.

Matching hallmarks: "84" zolotniks (875/1000) silver purity mark,Moscow town mark, maker's mark "ПД" for Pavel Dmitriev, and Assayer's mark of Lev Oleks dated 1890.

Cup H: 5 cm, Saucer ø11 cm, TW: 94.5 gram

Condition: Superb original condition, no problems of any kind.

Russian silver Don Cossack Brigade regimental beaker. Moscow 1839.

Embossed with a reserves depicting a trophy of arms and armor, and another with a monument to Minin and Pozharsky in Moscow against a field of C-scrolls, foliate branches and birds.

Hallmarks: On the bottom: "84" zolotniks (875/1000) silver purity mark, Moscow town mark, maker's mark "A.K," and Assayer's mark of Ivan Dudkin dated 1839.

H: 10.5 cm (4 1/4 in), W: 205.8 gram

Condition: Very minor cosmetic scratches, otherwise superb original condition, no problems of any kind.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Russian imperial c. 1814 heavy gilt silver beaker cup

Decorated with nielloed scenes of flowers, birds, and scrolling foliage surrounding two oval cartouches depicting village landscapes on engraved background.

Hallmarks: On the bottom: "84" zolotniks (875/1000) silver purity mark, Moscow town mark, and maker's mark "СЕ*НИК and Assayer's mark of Ivan Vihlyaev dated 1814.

H: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in), W: 126.4 gram (4.5 oz)
Condition: Superb original condition, no problems of any kind.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request

Russian imperial silver champagne flute

Traditionally shaped, on a stemmed circular foot. Decorated with two reserves depicting landscapes surrounded by geometric and floral ornamentation.

Hallmarks: On the bottom and rim: "84" zolotniks silver purity mark, Moscow town mark, Assayer's mark of Victor Savinkov dated 1862 and master's mark "П.А.Л." for Petr Lobanov.

H: 15.8 cm, W: 111 gram

Russian imperial silver spice container

Egg shaped with applied cypher of Nicholas II and floral sprays, the Imperial crown shaped finial mounted with a cabuchon garnet, the hinged cover opening to a reveal a miniature building, on a stemmed circular foot.

Hallmarks: On the bottom and side: "84" zolotniks (875/1000) silver purity mark, Assayer's mark dated 1891.

H: 14 cm (5 1/4 in), W: 139.5 gram

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request

Russian Orthodox Silver Chalice

Stamped with Moscow 1908-1917, 84 zolotniks silver hallmark. Workmaster: Vasili Sekachev. Height: 9 1/2 in (24 cm)

Made of silver parcel gilt and chased. The base with strapwork and medallions depicting the Four Evangelists. The cup has four medallions depicting the Holy cross, Christ, the Mother of God, and St. John the Forerunner. The rim of the cup inscribed in Old Church Slavonic: "Receive the Body of Christ; taste the fount of immortality."

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c. 1900 Russian Art Nouveau silver-gilt vase.

Of tapered cylindrical form on a stepped cricular foot, engraved with poppy flowers and sinuous stems.

Marked with 84 zolontiks silver mark, Maker's mark "ИМ" for Moscow master Ivan Mnekin.

H: 23.5 cm (9 1/2 in) , upper ø 11.2 cm (4.2 in), W: 463.8 gram

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Silver mounted crystal glass claret jug.

Baluster form with hand cut heavy crystal glass with neck mount in Art Nouveau style with floral decoration and domed cover.

Marked on the neck with German silver purity mark of 880, "GES. GESCH 237024"(registered patent) and 84 zolontiks Russian silver mark.

Set of six Russian silver and niello napkin rings

Mid - 19th century.

With scrolling foliate enamel centered by a numbered cartouche and inscribed "KAVKAZ," stamped with 84 standard, unreadable town and maker marks. In fitted case.

Each: H: 24mm, Ø 45 mm, W: 18.7 gram (TW: 112.2 gram)

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

c. 1882 Russian Silver Master Salt Dish.

Round bowl form egraved with Pan Slavic motifs and traditional proverb in Cyrillic around the perimeter "Without salt and bread, half of the dinner is gone".

Stamped with 84 zolotniks silver mark, Moscow town mark, Assayer's mark for Andrey Kovalsky dated 1882, and maker's mark "AK" for Arkip Kuzmichev.

Ø 75 mm, W: 96.8 gram

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

c. 1896 Nicholas II Coronation Khodinka Cup.

Ceramic on copper, called the Khodinka Cup, or Cup of Sorrows, made to commemorate the Coronation of Nicholas II in 1896, the front depicts the crowned ciphers of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fedorovna above the date 1896, the reverse, the Russian Imperial double-headed eagle, decorated with a rust-colored and pale blue strapwork design below a gilt border-

H: 4 in (10.5 cm)

c. 1882 Russian Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Sugar Basket.

The circular bowl with a swing handle and beaded rim, engraved with flowers and a gilt wash interior, raised on ball feet.

Stamped with 84 zolotniks silver mark, export marks (?), and maker's mark "ИП" for Ivan Prokofiev.

Ø 127 mm, W: 217 gram

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Imperial Silver, Gilt and Niello Tobacco Box with a Russo-Turkish battle scene.

Stamped with 84 zolotniks silver mark, Moscow town mark and maker's mark "Д•Л" (unknown master c. 1820's).

Flattened cilinder form, the cover decorated with Hussars fighting a Turk cavalry battle scene, the sides and back with architectural views, gilt wash interior.

L: 80 mm, W: 87 gram

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Imperial Silver and Niello Tobacco Box with view of Kremlin towers.

Stamped with 84 zolotniks silver mark, Moscow town mark, illegibly dated assayers mark (Alexander Artsibashev 1890's), maker's mark "ИAC" (Ivan Sveshnikov - active between 1866 - 1897).

Rectangular form with rounded corners, the cover decorated with an image of Kremlin tower in Moscow inside of an ornamental carouche, the back with floral ornament with rounded monogram central cartouche, gilt wash interior.

L: 62 mm x 104 mm, W: 132 gram

Imperial Silver and Niello Tobacco Box with view of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow.

Stamped with 84 zolotniks silver mark, Moscow town mark, 1882 dated assayers mark, and maker's mark "AC" for Alexey Stepanov.

Rectangular form with rounded corners, the cover decorated with an image of Bolshoi Theater in Moscow inside of an ornamental carouche, the back with checkered ornament with rounded monogram central cartouche, gilt wash interior.

L: 62 mm x 104 mm, W: 129.5 gram

Russian Imperial gilt silver Trompe d'Oeil presentation cigar set.

A complete set of five objects - Trompe d'Oeilcigar and cigarette box, ashtray, matchbook cover and cigar cutter - all decorated to resemble H. Upmann tobacco accessories. Comes in original mahogony fitted case with a lock and key.

Silver plaque on the upper lid of the case states that the set was presented to "His highness secret councellor Alexandr Petrovitch Shuvalov from the officers of the III department of personal His Imperial Majesty Chancellary. Saint Petersburg, 1907."

Maker's mark "B.C." (Vassily Semenov - father of Maria Semenova) and 84 zolotniks Moscow town mark.

Of extreme rarity as a complete set.

Russian Imperial silver-gilt tobacco case and vesta

Master: Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1880

Rectangular with reeded sides, opening to separate compartments for tobacco and paper, the end fitted as a vesta case, stamped 84 standard and Cyrillic maker's mark.

6 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm (4 in x 2 1/4 in), W: 261.5 gram.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Imperial Presentation Silver Enameled Cigarette Case

Stamped with 88 zolotniks silver mark and maker's mark "ХП"

Rectangular case decorated with Art Nouveau designed lid in royal blue and green enamel with central sapphire blue flower.

Provenance: Sotheby's Australia

Imperial Silver Gilt Enameled Presentation Cigarette Case

Stamped on the lid with Moscow 1908-1917, 84 zolotniks silver hallmark and maker's mark "ИЖ."

Rectangular case decorated in Pan Slavic style in blues and green enamel.

8 cm x 10 cm, W: 251 gram

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

Imperial Presentation Gilt Silver Enameled Cigarette Case

Stamped on the lid with Moscow 1908-1917, 84 zolotniks silver hallmark and maker's mark "CK" for Semen Kazakov.

Rectangular gilt silver case with rounded corners and cabuchon ruby knob, decorated on both sides with identical multichrome enamel floral design in Pan Slavic style. Inscribed on the inside in Russian: "To [my] wonderful friend Grisha."

Imperial Presentation Silver Shaded Enamel Cigarette Case

Stamped with Moscow 1908-1917, 84 zolotniks silver hallmark and masters' mark "ВЛ" for Vassili Lapshin.

Rectangular case with rounded corners and cabuchon saphire knob, decorated on both sides with identical multichrome shaded enamel design in Pan Slavic style.

Art Nouveau Presentation Silver Cigarette Case

Stamped with Moscow 84 zolotniks and 875 silver markings silver hallmark and masters' mark "МЮТ" for Moscow Jewelry Partnership.

Rectangular case with rounded corners and cabuchon knob, top cover decorated with design in Art Nuveau style.

80 mm x 110 mm, W: 199 gram

Presentation Silver Cigarette Case

Stamped with Moscow 84 zolotniks silver hallmark and masters' mark "CK" for Semen Kazakov.

Rectangular case with rounded corners and cabuchon knob, top cover decorated with a peasant scene.

80 mm x 117 mm, W: 198 gram

Imperial Presentation Silver Cigarette Case

Stamped with Moscow 1908-1917, 84 zolotniks silver hallmark and 56 zolotniks gold hallmark. Workmaster: Petr Shulgin.

With ray pattern grooves, with rounded corners and cabuchon saphire knob, decorated with applied gold elephant on the front top right corner and semi-precious stones rosette on the back with applied gold inscription: "Is that so?"

78 mm x 110 mm, W: 160 gram

Imperial Military Presentation Silver Cigarette Case

Stamped with Moscow 1908-1917, 84 zolotniks silver hallmark. Workmaster: Alexander Golovin

With rounded corners and vertical ribs, decorated with an applied silver badge "For Excellent Rifle Shooting, 1st Class."

62 mm x 90 mm, W: 95 gram

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A lovely figurine titled "Hazel-Hen Merchant" from the series "Tradesmen and Artisans," after model by a sculptor J-D Rachette. Produced by the Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture in Saint Petersburg around 1780-1790.

* Technique & Material: Bisque porcelain enamel hand colored.
* Markings: "E II" Catherine the Great cipher in blue for Imperial Porcelain Manufacture 1760-1796
* Age and Manufacture: c. 1780, Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture in Saint Petersburg
* Measurements: 22 cm (8 1/2 in) high
* Condition: Showing some wear, very minor scratches and minor paint loss.

Bisque porcelian figurine titled "Milk Merchant" from the series "The Peoples of Russia." Produced by the Gardner Porcelain Manufacture in Moscow around 1880s.

* Technique & Material: Bisque porcelain hand colored.
* Markings: "Factory of Gardner in Moscow" under the Imperial warrant in red.
* Age and Manufacture: c. 1880, Gardner Porcelain Manufacture in Moscow
* Measurements: 21 cm (8 1/2 in) high
* Condition: Showing some wear, very minor scratches and minor paint loss.