Saltseller
Saltseller
Russian Empire, Moscow
Circa 1892
Silver, enamel; casting, engraving, filigree enamel, repousse
Height 7 cm, diameter 9.4 cm
Marks: "НЗ" in rectangular shield; "AA / 1892", "84". The marks are false, since they do not meet the assay regulations requirements of 1882-1898 (the obligatory for marking city coat of arms is absent)
Hemispherical bowl-shaped saltseller, made in the Russian style, on three feet in the form of bird claws holding three balls. The bowl inner surface is decorated with six-petal filigree enamel rosette with fancy flowers located inside the petals, on repoussed background. The engraved monogram is on the bowl external surface. The enamels color scheme is based on a combination of turquoise, blue, green, white, red and lilac shades.
Инв.297/ДПИ