Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Paintings circa 1890

circa 1890

" It was controversial at the time as being too abstract for a public art project

To the center of the tray is an engraved ground with a large inlaid silver inscription in corresponding Naskh script

flanked by a pair of columns

Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888 Paintings circa 1890A 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.