Salver - .844 silver

Russian Silver Beaker / Vodka Cup, Moscow, 1833 – Engraved Cityscape Decoration

Object: Antique Russian silver beaker (likely vodka cup or small ceremonial drinking vessel)
Origin: Moscow, Russian Empire
Date: 1833
Material: Silver (hallmarked)
Height: 6 cm
Upper Diameter: approx. 5 cm
Base Diameter: 4 cm
Weight: Unknown (not available at time of cataloguing)

Description

A finely engraved Russian silver beaker dating from 1833 and bearing multiple Russian Imperial hallmarks. The vessel has a slightly flared form and is decorated throughout with an engraved panoramic cityscape featuring buildings, fences, rooftops and architectural elements executed in a detailed folk-art style.

The underside bears several hallmarks including:

Moscow city assay mark
Date mark "1833"
Assayer's mark interpreted as "Н.Д." (N.D.) in Cyrillic
Silver standard mark "84" (Russian zolotnik standard)
Unidentified maker's mark

The 84 zolotnik standard corresponds to approximately 875/1000 silver fineness, the standard quality used for Russian silver objects during the Imperial period.

The engraved decoration displays remarkable hand craftsmanship and reflects the traditional decorative style found on Russian silver drinking vessels of the first half of the 19th century.

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related wear, surface scratches, tarnish and patina consistent with nearly two centuries of age and use. The engraved decoration remains clearly visible. No major damages observed. Buyers are encouraged to review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Hallmarks
Moscow assay office mark
84 zolotnik silver standard
Assayer's initials: Н.Д. (N.D.)
Date: 1833
Unidentified maker's mark
Historical Note

Objects bearing the Moscow assay mark and the 84 zolotnik standard are highly sought after by collectors of Imperial Russian silver. Small beakers of this type were commonly used for vodka, spirits, or ceremonial drinking and represent an important category within 19th-century Russian silverware.

Estimated period: First half of the 19th century (1833)
Country: Russian Empire (Moscow)
Material: 84 zolotnik silver (875 silver standard)

Keywords: Russian silver, Moscow 1833, Imperial Russia, 84 zolotnik, engraved beaker, vodka cup, antique silver, Russian hallmarks, collectible silver, 19th century Russian decorative arts.