Russian Silver Open Salt Pair with Spoons and Small Cup

Item Details

A pair of beautiful Russian silver open salts, each on three ball feet with engraved geometric and foliate patterns. Marked B.C. and 1884. Includes two matching curved salt spoons. Also included is a small thimble-shaped cup, marked H.K. 1887. This cup has an etched foliate design alternating with cartouches portraying simple buildings. Includes a tiny pair of tongs. The cellars and the cup have the embossed 84 mark, indicating the Russian standard of .875 purity.

Condition

There is some tarnishing along edges of cellars, and one cellar has an edge that is a little bent in one spot.

Dimensions

2.5" W x 1.75" H x 2.5" D

The salt cellars are 2.5" wide. The cup is about 2" tall, and the tongs are about 1.75" long. Total weight is 4.770 troy ounces.

Item #

14CIN217-185

Additional Information

Russian Silver Marks

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