Russian Imperial Silver Charka (Vodka Cup) Object Type: Antique Charka (small cup / shot glass / чарка). Material: 84 Zolotnik silver. Silversmith / Master: Ivan Evstigneevich Butuzov (ИБ / Иван Евгеньевич Бутузов), owner of a gold and silver workshop operating between 1895 and 1917. Hallmarks: Maker's mark "ИБ" stamped on the bottom, side, and handle. Kokoshnik hallmark (right-facing profile) used in the Russian Empire after 1908. Design & Decoration: A cylindrical body with a simple curved loop handle. The front features a hand-engraved floral design depicting flowers, leaves, and a blank rectangular cartouche/frame intended for personalization or monograms. Weight: 26.7 grams. Condition: Displays an authentic aged patina, minor surface scratches, and slight tarnishing consistent with its age.