Decanter
Decanter
Russia, Moscow
1899–1908
E. Cheryatov Gold and Silverware Workshop (Factory), Lorie, Fyodor firm
Silver, crystal; сutting, casting, chasing, gilding
Height 34.0 cm
Hallmarks: for the firm – “ЛОРIE”; for the factory – “Е.Ч”; triple hallmark of the Moscow District Assay Office of 1899–1908 – female head in a kokoshnik turned to the left with silver fineness number “84” and initials of the district assay master I. Lebedkin “ИЛ”; validation mark of the Moscow District Assay Office of 1899–1908 for details.
Pear-shaped colorless transparent crystal decanter featuring silver, internally gilded mounts executed in Neo-Russian style, including rim with pouring spout, hinged lid with thumbpiece, and shaped handle. Body of the decanter is decorated with cut stars, prismatic facets, and stone-cut motifs. Ring-shaped mount and lid are adorned with stylized relief ornament of scrolled tendrils, trefoils, and rosette. Thumbpiece of the lid is executed in the form of scrolled tendril. Side surfaces of the flat handle are decorated on both sides with recessed depiction of bear standing on its hind legs with open jaws, reaching for berries.
3513/ДПИ