Lot 728
  • 728

A Russian silver beaker, maker's mark AEL (cyrillic), assay master Grigoriev Kusma, Moscow, 1744

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • 17.5cm,, 7in. high
tapering cylindrical, engraved with images of the Greek gods Kronos, Helios, Ares (Cronus, Zeus, Mars), on a domed foot

Condition

Some wear to gilding. marks clear.
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