Kiddush cup - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver - Silver Vodka Cup Charka

Antique Russian silver Vodka Cup (Charka)

DESCRIPTION:
Offered is a rare, authentic Russian silver miniature cup, also known as a Charka (vodka cup), originating from the late Tsarist era of the Russian Empire.
This elegant piece is crafted in a clean, early modernist style that beautifully reflects the transition between late Jugendstil and early Art Deco.
The cup features a sleek conical form with a geometrically designed, linear handle. On the front (gilded) there is a refined, engraved decoration.

Features and Hallmarks:
Silver content: Marked with the numeral 84 (84 zolotniks), indicating a high-quality silver content of 87.5% pure silver (.875).
Master mark: Recursively stamped with the Cyrillic initials AC (Latin transliteration: A.S.), most likely attributed to the renowned silver craftsman Alexander Skvortsov (Александр Скворцов) from Moscow, whose workshop was famed for fine china and silverware up to 1917.
Assay mark: The official Kokoschny-mark in an oval shield with a right-facing female head. This type of mark was used exclusively between 1908 and 1917/1926, dating the cup precisely to the late Tsarist era under Nicholas II.

Specifications:
Item: Vodka cup / Tsjarka
Material: Solid silver (.875)
Country of origin: Russia (Tsarist era, Moscow)
Period: 1908–1917

Condition report:
In good, original antique condition with a beautiful, authentic dark patina. Not polished to preserve historical integrity. No structural defects or major dents.
Silver content: 875/1000 (84 zolotniks)