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SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE RUSSIAN EMPIRE, MOSCOW, 1881 - A silver salt cellar executed in the form of a throne with a high openwork back and a hinged lid represents a characteristic example of Moscow artistic silver of the last quarter of the 19th century. The architectural composition follows the concept of a miniature ceremonial throne, emphasizing the symbolic and status-oriented character of the object. The body is decorated with a rhythmic geometric ornament composed of alternating lozenges and stylized motifs, executed using engraving and pierced techniques, further enriched with trompe-l’oeil ornamentation imitating the texture of tree bark. The base is designed as a solid pedestal with profiled feet, enhancing the impression of monumentality despite the compact dimensions of the piece. The back is rendered in openwork technique and adorned with elements referring to architectural finials and crowned motifs characteristic of the Neo-Russian style. The inner side of the lid bears an engraved inscription, “Without salt and bread, half the meal is missing”, executed in a decorative script and enclosed within an ornamental frame. Marks: Maker’s initials “IL”, presumably Iuka Khaimovich Lozinsky, owner of a silverware workshop; State assay mark of the Moscow Assay District depicting the coat of arms of the city of Moscow (Saint George) above the date “1881” and the fineness mark “84” within a shield; Additional Moscow assay marks; Later additional marks indicating the fineness “875”. Dimensions: Height: 10.5 cm. Width: 8.5 cm. Depth: 6 cm. Weight: 139 g. Condition: Good. Gilding to the interior largely preserved. Minor signs of age and use. No deformations, cracks or evidence of restoration. Provenance: Private collection. Condition : Very good Style : Neo-Russian Country : Russia Period : 19th century Warranty : Seller Warranty Material : Silver 84, Gilding Product sizes : Height - 10.5cm, Width - 8.5cm, Depth - 6cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia