Silver Vodka Beakers - Joaillerie de Sverdlovsk - Cup (4) - 875 - Sevanavank Monastery
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Set of four Soviet solid silver vodka beakers (875 silver) bearing engravings of the Sevanavank Monastery in Armenia, manufactured at Sverdlovsk with the maker’s mark, each measuring 5.3 cm high, 3.8 cm wide and 3.8 cm deep, and weighing 31.6 g (total 130.56 g), in good used condition with light signs of age.
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Set of 4 Soviet Solid Silver Vodka Beakers (Stopkas) - "Lake Sevan" Armenia - 875 Silver - USSR c. 1966/1976
An exquisite and rare set of four (4) vintage vodka beakers (traditional Russian Stopkas) crafted in 875 solid silver. This set is a beautiful testimonial to the Soviet-era craftsmanship and the cultural heritage of Armenia.
Design & Iconography: Each piece is finely engraved with a detailed view of the Sevanavank Monastery, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Sevan. The inscription in Armenian script "ՍԵՎԱՆ" (Sevan) sits elegantly above the monastery scene.
Origin & Hallmarks: While the theme is Armenian, these pieces were manufactured in the famous Sverdlovsk Jewelry Factory (modern-day Yekaterinburg, Russia), renowned for producing high-quality silverware for the different Soviet Republics.
The pieces bear the official Soviet hallmarks:
The Hammer & Sickle inside a 5-pointed star: The state guarantee for 875/1000 silver.
Letter "E": Regional assay office code for Sverdlovsk.
Maker's mark "ЕКОХ6": Identifying the factory and the production period (likely 1966 or 1976).
Technical Specifications
Material: Solid Silver 875/1000.
Individual Weight: 31.6g.
Total Lot Weight: 130.58g of solid silver.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The engravings remain sharp, and the silver has a beautiful natural patina. No major dents or deep scratches.
Investment & Collection Value:
A complete set of four identical beakers in such fine condition is increasingly hard to find. It represents a perfect crossover for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, Armenian history, or antique silverware. As the price of silver continues to rise on the London market, this set also offers a solid intrinsic value.
An exceptional set of four solid silver goblets, hallmarked 875/1000, illustrating the rich heritage of Soviet Armenia.
Each piece features a fine, detailed engraving of the famous Sevanavank Monastery, nestled on the shores of Lake Sevan. The inscription in the Armenian alphabet "ՍԵՎԱՆ" (Sevan) crowns this iconic setting.
Although the motif is Armenian, these pieces were made by the prestigious Sverdlovsk Jewelry Factory (Yekaterinburg), a center of excellence in goldsmithing of the era, as evidenced by the official hallmarks.
Technical specifications
Material: solid silver 875/1000 (hallmark: Soviet star with hammer and sickle).
Punches: * "E" : Sverdlovsk Analytical Bureau.
"EKOH6": Manufacturer's code (Sverdlovsk Factory) and year of manufacture (probably 1966 or 1976).
Individual weight: 31.6 g.
Total weight of the lot: 130.8 g.
Condition: Very good overall. Beautiful antique patina, engravings sharp and well preserved.
Set of 4 Soviet Solid Silver Vodka Beakers (Stopkas) - "Lake Sevan" Armenia - 875 Silver - USSR c. 1966/1976
An exquisite and rare set of four (4) vintage vodka beakers (traditional Russian Stopkas) crafted in 875 solid silver. This set is a beautiful testimonial to the Soviet-era craftsmanship and the cultural heritage of Armenia.
Design & Iconography: Each piece is finely engraved with a detailed view of the Sevanavank Monastery, located on the picturesque shores of Lake Sevan. The inscription in Armenian script "ՍԵՎԱՆ" (Sevan) sits elegantly above the monastery scene.
Origin & Hallmarks: While the theme is Armenian, these pieces were manufactured in the famous Sverdlovsk Jewelry Factory (modern-day Yekaterinburg, Russia), renowned for producing high-quality silverware for the different Soviet Republics.
The pieces bear the official Soviet hallmarks:
The Hammer & Sickle inside a 5-pointed star: The state guarantee for 875/1000 silver.
Letter "E": Regional assay office code for Sverdlovsk.
Maker's mark "ЕКОХ6": Identifying the factory and the production period (likely 1966 or 1976).
Technical Specifications
Material: Solid Silver 875/1000.
Individual Weight: 31.6g.
Total Lot Weight: 130.58g of solid silver.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The engravings remain sharp, and the silver has a beautiful natural patina. No major dents or deep scratches.
Investment & Collection Value:
A complete set of four identical beakers in such fine condition is increasingly hard to find. It represents a perfect crossover for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, Armenian history, or antique silverware. As the price of silver continues to rise on the London market, this set also offers a solid intrinsic value.
An exceptional set of four solid silver goblets, hallmarked 875/1000, illustrating the rich heritage of Soviet Armenia.
Each piece features a fine, detailed engraving of the famous Sevanavank Monastery, nestled on the shores of Lake Sevan. The inscription in the Armenian alphabet "ՍԵՎԱՆ" (Sevan) crowns this iconic setting.
Although the motif is Armenian, these pieces were made by the prestigious Sverdlovsk Jewelry Factory (Yekaterinburg), a center of excellence in goldsmithing of the era, as evidenced by the official hallmarks.
Technical specifications
Material: solid silver 875/1000 (hallmark: Soviet star with hammer and sickle).
Punches: * "E" : Sverdlovsk Analytical Bureau.
"EKOH6": Manufacturer's code (Sverdlovsk Factory) and year of manufacture (probably 1966 or 1976).
Individual weight: 31.6 g.
Total weight of the lot: 130.8 g.
Condition: Very good overall. Beautiful antique patina, engravings sharp and well preserved.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
130.56 g
Silver type
875
Title additional information
Sevanavank Monastery
No. of items
4
Country of Origin
Russia
Manufacturer/ Brand
Silver Vodka Beakers
Designer/Artist/Maker
Joaillerie de Sverdlovsk
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5.3 cm
Width
3.8 cm
Diameter
3.5 cm
Depth
3.8 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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