Mug
Mug
Russia, Moscow
Late 19th century
Maker with monogram mark “АЯ”, Lorie, Fyodor firm
Silver, crystal; сarving, diamond cut, polishing, gilding
Height 17.4 cm
Hallmarks: for the firm – “ЛОРIE”; for the workshop (?) – “АЯ” (?); Moscow city hallmark – St. George the Victorious on horseback slaying a dragon with a spear, with silver fineness number “84”.
Pear-shaped colorless transparent crystal mug, resting on circular base with cut starburst pattern on the bottom, featuring faceted handle and silver, internally gilded hinged lid with thumbpiece. Upper part of the body is decorated with carved depiction of cornflowers; lower part is decorated with faceted pattern of strawberry diamonds and stars. Smooth flat silver lid is connected to the crystal handle by silver mounting strip and connecting hinge.
841/ДПИ