A Russian silver and niello salt chair
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Description
1873; Moscow, Russia
Marked: BC [Vasilii S. Semenov] / R.C. 1873 / 84 / [Moscow]
The Pan-Slavic-style silver salt chair with hinged seat, engraved and niello decoration, and Russian inscription to lid reading: "Without salt and bread, it is half a dinner"
2.625" H x 1.875" W x 2" D
3.35 oz. troy approximately
Provenance: The Alan Schneider Collection
Notes: Cyrillic "BC" maker's mark, translates to "VS" in Latin script, for Vasiliì S. Semenov.
Marked: BC [Vasilii S. Semenov] / R.C. 1873 / 84 / [Moscow]
The Pan-Slavic-style silver salt chair with hinged seat, engraved and niello decoration, and Russian inscription to lid reading: "Without salt and bread, it is half a dinner"
2.625" H x 1.875" W x 2" D
3.35 oz. troy approximately
Provenance: The Alan Schneider Collection
Notes: Cyrillic "BC" maker's mark, translates to "VS" in Latin script, for Vasiliì S. Semenov.
Condition
Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Marked to underside and hinged lid further marked to interior.
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A Russian silver and niello salt chair
Estimate $400 - $600
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