Bidspirit auction | A 19TH CEN. RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT

A 19TH CEN. RUSSIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER KOVSH BY ZAKHAROV BROTHERS - A Russian silver kovsh, a traditional drinking vessel or ladle, with a bowl-like shape and a distinctive hook handle. Gold-washed inside. Hallmarks: 'BrZ' maker's mark in Cyrillic for Zakharov Brothers factory known from 1896 to 1905. Owners Sergei Ivanovich and Vasily Zakharov. The Zakharov trading house also had a gold and silver jewelry factory. The hallmark is rectangular and depicts the initials ”BrZ.”, kokoshnik, 84 silver proof. Russia, late 19th century. Weight: 1.85 oz., (52.4 g.) Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 4 1/4 in., (10.8 cm.) Condition: Very good overall with some light tarnishing. Gilding is nicely patinated.