Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Sculpture The lidded jar of ovoid

The lidded jar of ovoid form decorated in brightly colored enamels depicting Imperial courtiers

standing on a compressed foot

circa 1800

Circa 1770

big city scenes

Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Sculpture The lidded jar of ovoidA good & finely engraved antique Russian Kiddush cup or beaker of larger size, Moscow, 1888. The cup with a flared rim and profusely engraved with a floral niello work design, the cup has an oval cartouche engraved with the initials "B. B". The beaker is stamped to the base with the assayer's marks and the date of 1888 and the makers mark of "F. C." and the symbol for Moscow and stamped "84925. Condition is excellent, Silver weight: 80g.