Pitcher
Pitcher
Russia, Moscow
1908–1916
Lorie, Fyodor firm, E. Cheryatov Gold and Silverware Workshop (Factory)
Silver, crystal; cutting, forge-rolling, casting, chasing, presswork, gilding
Height 31.0 cm
Hallmarks: for the firm – “Ф.ЛОРIЕ”; for the factory – “Г.Ч”; validation marks of the Moscow District Assay Office of 1908–1917 for details – female head in a kokoshnik turned to the right with a dot behind the neck, enclosed in a circle; silver fineness number “84”.
Cylindrical crystal pitcher cut with geometric pattern, featuring neoclassical silver, internally gilded mounts including rim with pouring spout, hinged lid, and handle. Smooth ring-shaped mount is decorated with image of confronting seated griffins holding a laurel garland entwined with ribbons in their paws. Upper edge of the mount is decorated with a bead-and-reel band, and lower edge is adorned with a meander band. Finial of the hinged lid is executed in the form of a laurel wreath with ribbons. Geometric (bracket-shaped) handle, curved at right angles, is decorated with acanthus leaves at the base and a floral scroll at the end.
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