Russian Art Glass and Ceramics

Claret jug (decanter)

    Claret jug (decanter)

    Russia, Moscow

    1899–1908

    Lorie, Fyodor firm, Cheryatov Egor (Georgy)

    Silver, crystal; faceting (cutting), casting, chasing, gilding

    Height: 30.0 cm

    Mark of the firm – "ЛОРIЕ"; factory mark – "Е.Ч"; triple mark) of the Moscow District Assay Office for 1899-1908 comprising facing left female head with kokoshnik, the silver fineness standard mark "84", and the initials of the district assay master Ivan Lebedkin – "ИЛ”

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    Colourless transparent crystal decanter featuring silver mounts with interior gilding, including the neck collar with a pouring spout, a hinged lid equipped with a thumbpiece (stop), and a handle. The cylindrical body is decorated with multi-rayed stars, diamond-cut, and fan-cut facets, while the tall neck features wide, flat facet ("finger-cut" design). The bottom is carved with a multi-rayed star. The smooth cylindrical neck mount, executed in the Neo-Russian style, features the monogram “EБ” on one side and the date “XXV” on the other. The thumbpiece (stop) of the hinged lid is decorated with the raised scroll. The crescent-shaped handle is smooth and completely free of decoration.

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