Russian Metal Artworks

Saltcellar in the form of wooden peasant chair-shaped salt-cellar

    Saltcellar in the form of wooden peasant chair-shaped salt-cellar

    Russian Empire

    1869

    Sazikov firm

    Silver; casting, chasing, gilding

    11.8 x 9.1 x 6.8 cm

    Marks: “САЗИКОВЪ”; “В∙С/1869”; Moscow city coat of arms

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    Silver gilded inside saltcellar in the form of wooden peasants’ chair-shaped saltcellar on four feet with a hinged lid. The saltcellar textured walls and lid imitate the knocked together boards that are decorated with onlay leaves and cast images of insects. The saltcellar is made in the Russian style.

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    Инв.10474/ДПИ