Salt cellar - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
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Empire Russian silver enamelled salt shaker, made in argent 875 (84 zolotniki), dating from 1850–1900, dimensions 4 × 5 × 4.5 cm, weight 58.4 g, in excellent condition with minimal wear, and featuring a hand‑engraved dedication reading “Affectueux souvenir de Julienne” dated 22 XII 1927.
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Salt shaker from the Russian Empire in enamelled silver – Silver 84 (875‰) – Dedication 1927
A superb antique salt shaker from the Russian Empire, made of solid silver, gilded and enamelled, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, of exquisite workmanship and steeped in history.
Description
• Item: Empire salt shaker (tableware / silverware)
• Material: solid silver 84 zolotniki (i.e. 875/1000)
• Hallmarks: the '84' hallmark is visible at the bottom.
• Decoration: polychrome enamel with a predominantly green hue, floral motifs and stylized scrolls.
• Technique: enamelled silver, high-quality artisanal craftsmanship
• Origin: Russian Empire, manufactured prior to 1917
Interior engraving
The salt shaker bears a hand-engraved dedication, perfectly legible:
Affectionate memory of Julienne
22 December 27 (22 December 1927)
This inscription indicates that the salt shaker was given as a gift in 1927, probably on the occasion of Christmas, which adds a strong historical and sentimental dimension to the object.
State
• Very good state of preservation for an antique piece
• Enamel well preserved, with no major shine
• Silver cleaned carefully, antique patina deliberately preserved
• Clear and deep engravings
• Signs of use consistent with age, without deformation
Interest and collection
• Authentic Russian silversmithing
• Empire-style salt shaker in enamelled silver, a decorative and collectible piece
• Ideal for a collector of silverware, Russian objects, enamels, or antique tableware.
Weight 58.4 grams
Salt shaker from the Russian Empire in enamelled silver – Silver 84 (875‰) – Dedication 1927
A superb antique salt shaker from the Russian Empire, made of solid silver, gilded and enamelled, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, of exquisite workmanship and steeped in history.
Description
• Item: Empire salt shaker (tableware / silverware)
• Material: solid silver 84 zolotniki (i.e. 875/1000)
• Hallmarks: the '84' hallmark is visible at the bottom.
• Decoration: polychrome enamel with a predominantly green hue, floral motifs and stylized scrolls.
• Technique: enamelled silver, high-quality artisanal craftsmanship
• Origin: Russian Empire, manufactured prior to 1917
Interior engraving
The salt shaker bears a hand-engraved dedication, perfectly legible:
Affectionate memory of Julienne
22 December 27 (22 December 1927)
This inscription indicates that the salt shaker was given as a gift in 1927, probably on the occasion of Christmas, which adds a strong historical and sentimental dimension to the object.
State
• Very good state of preservation for an antique piece
• Enamel well preserved, with no major shine
• Silver cleaned carefully, antique patina deliberately preserved
• Clear and deep engravings
• Signs of use consistent with age, without deformation
Interest and collection
• Authentic Russian silversmithing
• Empire-style salt shaker in enamelled silver, a decorative and collectible piece
• Ideal for a collector of silverware, Russian objects, enamels, or antique tableware.
Weight 58.4 grams
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
58.4 g
Silver type
.875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Russia
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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