Cruet stand
Cruet stand
Russia, Moscow
1908-1917
Crystal, silver; forge-rolling, presswork, gilding
8.5 x 7.0 x 7. 0 cm
Marks: "ХЛЕБНИКОВЪ", double-headed eagle, "ИХ", Moscow district Assay Department tee 1908-1917; certificate marks of Moscow district Assay Department 1908-1917
Cruet stand, comprised of three crystal bottles of rhombus shape, with silver-rimmed necks and removable lids, with small slotted apertures in the openwork stand in the Neoclassical style. The circular-shaped necks' rims of the bottles are smooth and without any decor. The lids are ornated with frieze with stylized foliage geometric pattern and stylized fasces. The hexagon stand sides are decorated with the images of kneeling female figures in antique togs, resting against baskets and holding garlands in their hands.
Инв.2612/ДПИ