Russian Metal Artworks

Stein

    Stein

    Russia, Moscow

    1874

    Ovchinnikov factory

    Silver; casting, engraving, gilding, niello

    Height 14 cm

    Marks: "P. Ovchinnikov" with the supplier; "B.C./1874"; "84"; Moscow city coat of arms

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    Traditional beer stein, silver, gilded, with a cylindrical, slightly tapering upward body, with a hinged lid, smooth handle-curl, with niello floral ornamentation in 16th century style and four round medallions, two depicting Moscow's architectural sights. The Russian proverb is engraved along the stein top edge: ПИВО НЕ ДИВО И МЕДЪ НЕ ХВАЛА А ВСЕМЪ ГОЛОВА ЧТО ЛЮБОВЪ ДОРОГА (literal translation: "Beer is no wonder, copper is not a blessing, but love is highly valued").

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