Lot 207
  • 207

A Group of Three Russian Silver Mugs, St. Petersburg, circa 1830-1832

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • the large mug Carl Peter Ahrmann, apparently undated; the others Peter Möller, 1830 and 1832
  • silver
  • Height of Largest Mug 7 in.
  • 17.8 cm
comprising three similar mugs of varying sizes; each of cylindrical form with flared lip and foliate detail, the top of the handle with head of Roman centurion, the bottom half of the mug with applied frieze of classical women dancing and interspersed by putti playing lyres, the top half with similar applied scenes of classical figures in octagonal frames; one mug with Cyrillic dedicatory inscription to Alexander Makarov dated 1837

Condition

with minor scratches and dents consistent with age, and the small mug with loose applied figure of woman with lyre
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