Russian Metal Artworks

Pail (bucket) with the lid

Pail (bucket) with the lid

Russia, Moscow

1861

Sazikov firm

Silver; casting, chasing, engraving, gilding

Height 23 cm

Marks: "САЗИКОВ" (С is partly erased ) with the supplier; Assay mark with the initials of the assay inspector and date: "ИА/1861", silver alloy "84"; Moscow city coat of arms

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Silver pail in the shape of a truncated pyramid, with a removable lid, made in the technique of engraving, imitating wood with applied smooth hoops.  Two blank oval medallions framed by floral shoots and leaves are between the hoops, on two sides. Round silver lid with sculpted figure of a horse.

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Инв.135/ДПИ