Assembled Set of Eight Soviet Causasian Silver Niello Tea Glasses

third quarter 20th century, Kubachi, Dagestan (one Baku, Azerbaijan), the .875 silver podstakanniki in the "Flower Crescent" pattern, with openwork scrolls, squared handles and traditional Kubachi decoration in wrigglework and niello, some gilt, one with Cyrillic inscription, all fitted with plain cylindrical glasses.
overall h. 6-3/4", dia. 2-7/8", l. 4"; 23.02 total t. oz. (weighable silver)

A used set, with much wear to the gilding to the six which appear to have been gilt or parcel gilt. Scattered nicks and losses to the niello throughout. No breaks or losses in the openwork or other silver elements. Each piece marked with Soviet-era marks (six before 1958, two after 1958) and maker's mark. Glasses (all probably later replacements) are in very good condition, with no chips or cracks noted. Six glasses have a 1" thick base with single bead inclusion, the other two with plain 5/8" thick base. A decorative set, typical of Soviet-era production.