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: Christie's 2004
This item as shown in Christie's, October 2004, New York auction catalog
