Bidspirit auction | SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE

SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE WITH ENGRAVED DECORATION RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1870 - An elegant silver salt cellar executed in the form of a miniature throne, representing a characteristic example of Moscow artistic silver of the second half of the 19th century. The composition is conceived as a ceremonial seat with a high shaped back, pierced openings, and a hinged front panel providing access to the interior. The sculptural design is distinguished by architectural clarity and decorative richness. The surface is adorned with fine engraved ornamentation featuring stylized floral motifs, garlands, and a central cartouche. The lower section is decorated with rhythmic horizontal bands and a serrated frieze, reinforcing its resemblance to carved wooden prototypes. The interior is gilded, creating a refined contrast with the matte and engraved exterior surfaces. The composition combines utilitarian function with symbolic representation, characteristic of table objects in the merchant and noble households of 19th century Russia. Marks: Maker’s mark “IA” in a rectangular cartouche, attributed to Ivan Alekseev; Moscow assay mark with initials “V.S.” above a line and the date “1870” - assay inspector Viktor Savinkov; Standard mark “84”; Moscow city mark depicting Saint George slaying the dragon. Dimensions: Height: 8 cm; Width: 6.5 cm; Depth: 5 cm. Weight: 88 g. Condition: Good. Partial wear to gilding, with light surface marks consistent with age and use. Provenance: Private collection. Condition : Good, with traces of use Style : Neo-Russian Country : Russia Period : 19th century Warranty : Seller Warranty Material : Silver 84, Gilding Product sizes : Height - 8cm, Width - 6.5cm, Depth - 5cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia