A parcel-gilt silver tankard, maker's mark ICM, Russia, 18th/19th century

the body engraved with lobsters and fruit, with a figural scrolling handle, the hinged cover engraved 'CV P BGK' on the exterior with two coats of arms and 'S.G. G.P.' on the interior around a single coat of arms, struck to the base with maker's initials

height 13cm; 5 1/8 in.